Word: ared
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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We sincerely hope that a majority of the council representatives are trusting enough in the wisdom of the student body to put this matter to a referendum. It seems that the only way that the council will downsize is if it is forced to do so by its electors. Indeed...
To discuss these structures, Scarry describes "the deep structure of perception" with the tools of philosophy and cognitive psychology, as well as literary criticism. The mechanisms of imagination are the focus of the book. Scarry classifies the actions of literature within the imagination of the individual reader, identifying five main...
These are indeed beautiful descriptions of these activities--with terms like "radiant ignition" and "floral supposition," one might be tempted to accept Scarry's logic for the sake of its prettiness. Images of beauty dominate the book, from simple flowers to the grace of Achilles' movements to the gossamer-like...
HUPD officials are looking into reinstating security measures they instituted during the height of the robberies this fall, including undercover officers in the dorm.
Scarry's ideas and floral vocabulary are more tempting than convincing. If she had presented her system as tentative rather than perfect and complete, if she had acknowledged the counter-arguments and reasons for hesitation, her argument would be easier to swallow.