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According to Weaver, we must defend ______.
According to Weaver, we must defend ______.
Language
Far more than a scientist, Weaver believes that the _____ is the essential conveyor of truth.
Far more than a scientist, Weaver believes that the _____ is the essential conveyor of truth.
Poet
Does Weaver support symbolism?
Does Weaver support symbolism?
True (A)
Does Weaver support translation in education?
Does Weaver support translation in education?
Weaver says we must regard these 3 things with piety.
Weaver says we must regard these 3 things with piety.
The essence of piety is a humble view of man's power according to Weaver.
The essence of piety is a humble view of man's power according to Weaver.
Weaver supports 'unconditional surrender'.
Weaver supports 'unconditional surrender'.
Most modern people resent the past because.
Most modern people resent the past because.
Our contempt of nature has played out the most in what movement?
Our contempt of nature has played out the most in what movement?
Personality is.
Personality is.
Loss of belief results in some form of ______.
Loss of belief results in some form of ______.
In place of religion, we have put ______.
In place of religion, we have put ______.
3 parts of the Great Steriopticon.
3 parts of the Great Steriopticon.
Weaver questions whether writing is a total blessing.
Weaver questions whether writing is a total blessing.
Would Postman like Chapter 5?
Would Postman like Chapter 5?
Philistine version of mankind is:
Philistine version of mankind is:
Spoiled children fail to see the connection between.
Spoiled children fail to see the connection between.
The spoiling of man always begins when.
The spoiling of man always begins when.
Weaver believes that civilization is at its highest when ease is maximized.
Weaver believes that civilization is at its highest when ease is maximized.
What type of society achieves most according to Weaver?
What type of society achieves most according to Weaver?
Weaver prefers which philosopher, Plato or Aristotle?
Weaver prefers which philosopher, Plato or Aristotle?
Our language drains us of what? We no longer venerate what?
Our language drains us of what? We no longer venerate what?
We need, but cannot find, a source of _____.
We need, but cannot find, a source of _____.
Most portentous event of our time.
Most portentous event of our time.
2 proper grounds of elevation.
2 proper grounds of elevation.
Socialism is an idea from which economic class?
Socialism is an idea from which economic class?
Not equality, but _______ truly bonds a society.
Not equality, but _______ truly bonds a society.
We must offer equality in _______, but not in conditions or authority.
We must offer equality in _______, but not in conditions or authority.
Even the Greek democracies (who chose leaders out of a hat) made one exception to choosing my lot rule. What exception?
Even the Greek democracies (who chose leaders out of a hat) made one exception to choosing my lot rule. What exception?
Aristotle endorsed the idea of infinite progress.
Aristotle endorsed the idea of infinite progress.
The Founding Fathers and Federalists worked to create a Constitution that embraced democracy.
The Founding Fathers and Federalists worked to create a Constitution that embraced democracy.
The current goal of our educational system is _____
The current goal of our educational system is _____
The father of nominalism is.
The father of nominalism is.
Older, simpler societies thought of themselves as abundantly blessed, whereas our modern rich one feels like they are poor, having to do without.
Older, simpler societies thought of themselves as abundantly blessed, whereas our modern rich one feels like they are poor, having to do without.
3 levels of conscious reflection.
3 levels of conscious reflection.
The removal of _______ destroys our only link with the young and the old.
The removal of _______ destroys our only link with the young and the old.
Pop music is intentionally.
Pop music is intentionally.
Which music began the decline into modern 'music'?
Which music began the decline into modern 'music'?
The 4 freedoms.
The 4 freedoms.
What is the Last Metaphysical Right?
What is the Last Metaphysical Right?
Eminent Domain.
Eminent Domain.
Property Rights do what for the human being.
Property Rights do what for the human being.
Do we need transcendentals to study the particulars?
Do we need transcendentals to study the particulars?
Is Logic dependent on Metaphysics, or Metaphysics dependent on Logic?
Is Logic dependent on Metaphysics, or Metaphysics dependent on Logic?
Specialized academics are like what?
Specialized academics are like what?
Specialization helps avoid what?
Specialization helps avoid what?
Medieval mind sought knowledge and found.
Medieval mind sought knowledge and found.
Renaissance mind sought knowledge and found.
Renaissance mind sought knowledge and found.
DINKS.
DINKS.
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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.
Societal Trends and Concepts
- DINKS refer to double income couples without children, reflecting modern lifestyle trends.
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