Leavisism and T.S. Eliot: Impact on Cultural Studies
The Leavisites and T.S. Eliot
F.R. Leavis and Q.D. Leavis represented a new type of critic at Cambridge. They helped to extend the debate on mass culture. F.R. Leavis edited and contributed to a journal called Scrutiny. They followed the path that Arnold opened up in criticism. The influence of the Leavises and Scrutiny is fundamental to the development of what understanding culture meant in English Studies.
Leavisite Approach to Culture
The Leavisite approach to culture was divided into two forms:
Read MorePioneers in Education and Child Development
Jean Itard: Pioneer of Special Education
An unforeseen event made Jean Itard the first teacher of children with disabilities, in the broadest sense of the word. It was the arrival in Paris of the “Wild Boy of Aveyron,” an eleven-year-old boy. This event shaped an essential attitude for any educator: to never resign to fate and to always believe there is something to be done for someone.
Social Work and Education: Different Roles
Different social work educators have different functions. Although both
Read MoreUnderstanding Key Concepts in International Relations
ESSAY: Hedging Verbs: Seem, Appear, Indicate, Suggest, Doubt, Tend, Look Like. Probability Adverbs: Possibly, Probably, Almost Certainly, Perhaps. Connectors: Firstly, Secondly, Then, Next, Afterwards, Finally, Eventually, Previously. Addition: And, Also, In Addition, Besides, Furthermore, As Well As, Moreover, Too / As Well. Emphasis: Above All, Especially, Most Importantly, Indeed, Significantly, Notably, In Particular. Contrast: However, Nevertheless, Alternatively, Despite This, On the Contrary,
Read MorePresident Piñera’s Speech: Key Policy Announcements
On May 21st, President Piñera delivered a speech outlining key policy initiatives and commitments.
Middle Class and Employment
The President reiterated his commitment to the middle class, stating that the government will improve unemployment insurance for workers who lose their jobs and ensure they do not jeopardize their homes.
Regionalization and Pensions
An increase in the Municipal Common Fund was announced. Furthermore, a bill will be sent to eliminate or reduce the 7% health contribution paid
Read MoreSocial Catholicism: Origins, Youth, and Women’s Roles
Social Catholicism: Origins and Development
Born in Europe, social Catholicism was closely linked to the intransigent anti-liberal causes within the Church and the Catholic world. This arose from the triumph of the liberal revolution and the consolidation of secularizing movements since the mid-nineteenth century. Catholic social action and educational works emerged, promoting the discovery of new forms of poverty on a large scale, generated by the industrial revolution.
Social action and social reform
Read MoreSophists’ Naturalistic Concept of Man and Justice
Key Sources of Democracy
1. The Naturalistic Concept of Man and Justice
We know the idea that the Sophists had of justice mainly from Plato’s Republic. In essence, and what interests us here, the Sophists argued that if people practice righteousness, it is not because this is a good in itself, but for the benefits it brings them, in terms of reputation, honor, and material benefits. Behind this conception of justice, we can easily see an image of man as essentially passionate, moving, above all, looking
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