Gianella Lecture: Should the United States Have a Cultural Policy?
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Which of the following best describes the view presented in the text regarding the universality of Eurocentric cultural traditions?

  • Eurocentric cultural traditions have no distinct characteristics compared to other cultural traditions.
  • Eurocentric cultural traditions are universal and apply to all societies.
  • Eurocentric cultural traditions are absent from all societies outside of Western Europe.
  • Eurocentric cultural traditions are specific to Western Europe and related countries. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Western European culture?

  • Materialistic
  • Competitive
  • Collectivistic (correct)
  • Narcissistic

How does the text describe the development of cultural forms in Western Europe compared to other cultural traditions?

  • Western European cultural forms are highly materialistic and competitive. (correct)
  • Western European cultural forms emphasize spiritual growth over material possessions.
  • Western European cultural forms are more environmentally friendly.
  • Western European cultural forms have no distinct characteristics.

What does the term 'European-derived' refer to in the context of the text?

<p>Countries that have adopted the values and institutions of European culture. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Western European culture described as narcissistic?

<p>Because it promotes self-centeredness and self-admiration. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does J.M. Blaut refer to as 'Greater Europe' in the context of the text?

<p>'Greater Europe' includes Europe, European settlement countries, and countries adopting European values. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which form of inquiry has challenged objectivism as the dominant mode of thought in Western societies?

<p>Interpretive philosophies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Ani, what is the 'authoritative literate mode' referred to by Ani?

<p>Cultural reality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Eurocentric belief in the universe entail?

<p>Structured order (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Eurocentric societies, what has extreme rationalism been described as?

<p>A form of control (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Ani suggest is necessary for people in all societies and cultures to do?

<p>Abstract from experience (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does critical theory aim to overcome polarization according to Morrow?

<p>Through ontology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the central premise of liability in a typical tort action?

<p>If the tortfeasor did not commit a wrong, they should not be held liable. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does law contribute to Eurocentric hegemony according to the text?

<p>By organizing and directing white institutions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what ways does law 'police' white culture?

<p>By determining which ideas and practices are valued in Eurocentric culture. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does law play in legitimizing white institutions and practices?

<p>It helps place the imprimatur of universality on European practices. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the adoption of an 'atomistic-objective' cultural style for African people?

<p>It is stifling and harmful to African people. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does law function as in the Eurocentric system?

<p>A central nervous system of social and economic regulation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does law control and direct white institutions and cultural practices according to the text?

<p>By organizing and directing them. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What basic values define the European worldview?

<p>Materialism, control, aggression, and linearordinal ranking. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is noted as an inherent part of the European view of the world in the text?

<p>Racism and sexism. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the 'intent of the parties' in contractual interpretation?

<p>It is a minor consideration compared to the underlying rules of contract. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Western culture impact the development of social theories according to the text?

<p>It results in racist social theories and exploitative economic policies. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example provided in the text to illustrate the prevalence of abstraction in legal concepts?

<p>The concept of 'consideration' in contracts. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which traits are highly privileged in the social structures produced by the core cultural dynamics of Western societies mentioned in the text?

<p>Material possessions, male traits, and white racial characteristics. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does common law originate according to the text?

<p>It is based on a compilation of Anglo-Saxon customs by English courts. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way were legal concepts further abstracted in the 19th century, according to Mensch as mentioned in the text?

<p>Via the technique of 'implied intent'. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are most legal concepts described in terms of existence according to J.C. Smith's perspective as mentioned in the text?

<p>'No existence in the empirical world.' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of 19th-century objectification technique, as described in Mensch's work referenced in the text?

<p>'Higher levels of rationalization and generalization.' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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