Weaver Flashcards on Language and Truth
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According to Weaver, we must defend ______.

Language

Far more than a scientist, Weaver believes that the _____ is the essential conveyor of truth.

Poet

Does Weaver support symbolism?

True

Does Weaver support translation in education?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Weaver says we must regard these 3 things with piety.

<p>Nature, Neighbors, The Past</p> Signup and view all the answers

The essence of piety is a humble view of man's power according to Weaver.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Weaver supports 'unconditional surrender'.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Most modern people resent the past because.

<p>It confuses them, It hinders them</p> Signup and view all the answers

Our contempt of nature has played out the most in what movement?

<p>Feminism</p> Signup and view all the answers

Personality is.

<p>A gift</p> Signup and view all the answers

Loss of belief results in some form of ______.

<p>bitterness</p> Signup and view all the answers

In place of religion, we have put ______.

<p>education</p> Signup and view all the answers

3 parts of the Great Steriopticon.

<p>Press, Motion Picture, Radio</p> Signup and view all the answers

Weaver questions whether writing is a total blessing.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Would Postman like Chapter 5?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Philistine version of mankind is:

<p>Life means comfort and distraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

Spoiled children fail to see the connection between.

<p>effort and reward</p> Signup and view all the answers

The spoiling of man always begins when.

<p>urban living dominates rural living</p> Signup and view all the answers

Weaver believes that civilization is at its highest when ease is maximized.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of society achieves most according to Weaver?

<p>Religious (cathedrals, a care for what they will never see, belief in transcendence)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Weaver prefers which philosopher, Plato or Aristotle?

<p>Plato</p> Signup and view all the answers

Our language drains us of what? We no longer venerate what?

<p>Heroism</p> Signup and view all the answers

We need, but cannot find, a source of _____.

<p>Discipline</p> Signup and view all the answers

Most portentous event of our time.

<p>Obliteration of Distinction</p> Signup and view all the answers

2 proper grounds of elevation.

<p>Wisdom, Intellect</p> Signup and view all the answers

Socialism is an idea from which economic class?

<p>Middle class, a desire for complacency</p> Signup and view all the answers

Not equality, but _______ truly bonds a society.

<p>Fraternity</p> Signup and view all the answers

We must offer equality in _______, but not in conditions or authority.

<p>in the law, under the law</p> Signup and view all the answers

Even the Greek democracies (who chose leaders out of a hat) made one exception to choosing my lot rule. What exception?

<p>Military leaders</p> Signup and view all the answers

Aristotle endorsed the idea of infinite progress.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Founding Fathers and Federalists worked to create a Constitution that embraced democracy.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The current goal of our educational system is _____

<p>our redemption</p> Signup and view all the answers

The father of nominalism is.

<p>William of Occam</p> Signup and view all the answers

Older, simpler societies thought of themselves as abundantly blessed, whereas our modern rich one feels like they are poor, having to do without.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

3 levels of conscious reflection.

<p>Specific ideas about the thing, General beliefs, Metaphysical dream</p> Signup and view all the answers

The removal of _______ destroys our only link with the young and the old.

<p>Sentiment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pop music is intentionally.

<p>Place-less, has no roots</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which music began the decline into modern 'music'?

<p>Jazz</p> Signup and view all the answers

The 4 freedoms.

<p>Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Worship, Freedom from want, Freedom from fear</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Last Metaphysical Right?

<p>Private Property</p> Signup and view all the answers

Eminent Domain.

<p>Contrary to the metaphysical right to property.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Property Rights do what for the human being.

<p>Creates all other rights, Creates providence, Allows us to think privately and clearly, Creates responsibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Do we need transcendentals to study the particulars?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is Logic dependent on Metaphysics, or Metaphysics dependent on Logic?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Specialized academics are like what?

<p>Psychotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

Specialization helps avoid what?

<p>Responsibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

Medieval mind sought knowledge and found.

<p>Humility</p> Signup and view all the answers

Renaissance mind sought knowledge and found.

<p>Power</p> Signup and view all the answers

DINKS.

<p>Double Income No Kids</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Language and Truth

  • Weaver emphasizes the importance of defending language as a crucial element of communication.
  • He believes poets, rather than scientists, are the true conveyors of truth.

Symbolism and Education

  • Support for symbolism is affirmed by Weaver, believing it enriches understanding.
  • Weaver advocates for the inclusion of translation in educational settings to enhance comprehension.

Respect and Piety

  • Weaver argues for a respectful view towards nature, neighbors, and the past.
  • He asserts the essence of piety involves a humble perspective on human power.

Modern Perspectives

  • Modern individuals often harbor resentment towards the past due to confusion and hindrance.
  • Weaver identifies feminism as a significant movement reflecting a contempt for nature.

Human Experience and Values

  • Personality is seen as a gift, contributing to human individuality.
  • A loss of belief typically leads to feelings of bitterness and dissatisfaction.

Religion and Education

  • The focus of society has shifted from religion to education as the primary guiding force.
  • Weaver critiques the Great Steriopticon, encompassing press, motion pictures, and radio as influences on culture.

Society and Philosophy

  • Weaver questions whether writing is an unequivocal blessing.
  • He shows preference for Plato over Aristotle, valuing idealism over empirical observation.

Historical and Social Constructs

  • The obliteration of distinctions is labeled as the most significant event of contemporary times.
  • Weaver critiques socialism as a middle-class idea aimed at complacency, promoting fraternity over mere equality.

Governance and Democracy

  • Equality before the law is essential, but not in actual conditions or authority.
  • Historical Greek democracies, despite randomness in leader selection, made an exception for military leaders.

Education System Goals

  • The current educational focus is centered on redemption rather than mere knowledge dissemination.
  • The Founding Fathers designed the Constitution with a cautious view of democracy.

Rights and Property

  • Private property is deemed the last metaphysical right, instrumental in supporting other rights.
  • Eminent domain contradicts the metaphysical right to property, as it allows government interference based on perceived utility.

Knowledge and Specialization

  • Transcendentals are necessary for understanding particulars, establishing a foundation for knowledge.
  • Logic relies on metaphysical principles, illustrating a hierarchical relationship between the two.

Cultural Reflections

  • Pop music is described as place-less and lacking roots, signaling a cultural decline.
  • The Renaissance shifted the pursuit of knowledge towards power, contrasting with the humility sought by the medieval mind.
  • DINKS refer to double income couples without children, reflecting modern lifestyle trends.

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This quiz consists of flashcards based on the ideas of Weaver regarding language, poetry, and symbolism. Explore the essential concepts Weaver discusses, including his views on the importance of language and the role of the poet in conveying truth. Perfect for those studying Weaver's works or related themes in communication.

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