"Just to give you a general idea,' he would explain to them. For of course some sort of general idea they must have, if they were to do their work intelligently – though as little of one, if they were to be good and happy members of society, as possible. For particulars, as every one knows, make for virtue and happiness; generalities are intellectually necessary evils. Not philosophers but fret-sawyers and stamp collectors compose the backbone of society. (1.5)"
This excerpt from the book depicts the idea that the longevity and order within a society is maintained by intelligence control, since thinking outside the box leads to questions about God and Philosophy. Do you think this at all relates to our own society?
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I think that's where the line is drawn from our society. There is a deep need to debate philosophies simply because we enjoy them. Thinking outside the box and questioning everything is what is keeping our society from indoctrination.
ReplyDeleteThis quote reminds me of Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. The government would burn books in order to decrease intelligence therefore decreasing a chance for rebellion. Hitler did the same. He burned books during the time of his power. I don't really see it in our society but I wonder if we will one day become like the people in Brave New World and Fahrenheit 451.
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