20 Questions
What has been the main effort in the literature of France and Germany?
A critical effort
What did the author say about the literature of England in terms of criticism?
It lacks the very thing which Europe desires the most - criticism
What did the author emphasize about the amicable conflict with difficulty?
It obliges us to an intimate acquaintance with our object
What does the author suggest about the function of criticism at the present time?
It compels us to consider the object in all its relations
What is the author's view on the importance of criticism in the present day?
It is important and has been the main effort in European literature
What has been the main effort in the literature of France and Germany, and the intellect of Europe in general, for many years?
A critical effort to see the object as it really is
What did the speaker suggest is almost the last thing for which one would come to English literature?
Criticism
What does the speaker imply about the literature of France and Germany?
It has been focused on critical effort
What does the speaker suggest about the importance of criticism at the present day?
It is important
What does the speaker imply about the literature of France and Germany in relation to criticism?
It has been engaged in critical effort
What is the main effort in the literature of France and Germany, as stated in the text?
Critical effort to see the object as it really is
What is the author's view on the literature of England in terms of criticism?
It lacks the critical effort that Europe desires
What does the author emphasize about the amicable conflict with difficulty?
It obliges us to intimately acquaint with the object
What does the author suggest about the function of criticism at the present time?
It is of great importance
What has been the main effort in the intellect of Europe in general, according to the text?
Critical effort in all branches of knowledge
What does the author consider as living by ideas?
Being able to think and be carried by the current of thought to the opposite side of a question
What does the author imply about the Englishman's attitude towards anomalies?
They believe that anomalies are not a significant objection to something
What does the author imply about the language used by one's party when discussing a question?
It is often one-sided and rigid, like a steam engine
What does the author admire about Burke's return upon himself?
The ability to switch sides of a question despite long-standing support for the opposite view
What does the author suggest about the behavior of the Lord Auckland of Burke's day?
Similar to the Englishman in general, he believed that anomalies are not a significant objection to something
Study Notes
Literature and Criticism
- The main effort in French and German literature, as well as European intellect in general, has been focused on living by ideas.
- In contrast, the literature of England has been criticized for lacking this intellectual effort, with the speaker suggesting that one would not come to English literature for intellectual pursuits.
Criticism and Amicable Conflict
- The author emphasizes the importance of an "amicable conflict" with difficulty, implying that criticism should be a constructive and respectful process.
- The author suggests that criticism is essential in the present day, serving a vital function in intellectual pursuits.
Intellectual Pursuits and Anomalies
- The author implies that the Englishman's attitude towards anomalies is one of avoidance, rather than embracing and engaging with them.
- When discussing complex questions, the author suggests that individuals often use language that aligns with their party's views, rather than engaging in genuine intellectual inquiry.
Admiration for Burke
- The author admires Burke's ability to return upon himself, implying a sense of self-awareness and introspection.
- The author suggests that the behavior of Lord Auckland, a contemporary of Burke, was notable in some way, although the specific details are not specified.
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