In a general way, a major goal of the propagandist is to seek some kind of authoritative backing for the belief he or she is propagating.
It is true that advertising often gives information and is valuable for doing so, but some forms of advertising give precious little information, and… - Randal Marlin
It is true that advertising often gives information and is valuable for doing so, but some forms of advertising give precious little information, and…
- Randal Marlin
Once we recognize the power of propaganda, we need to ask whether its exercise is consistent with those democratic ideals to which lip-service is com… - Randal Marlin
Once we recognize the power of propaganda, we need to ask whether its exercise is consistent with those democratic ideals to which lip-service is com…
Any restrictions to freedom of expression will always open the door to possible others, because analogical reasoning can mount arguments showing why … - Randal Marlin
Any restrictions to freedom of expression will always open the door to possible others, because analogical reasoning can mount arguments showing why …
To avoid repeating the mistakes of the past, an alert citizenry today should take the trouble to learn how easy it can be for a powerful minority to … - Randal Marlin
To avoid repeating the mistakes of the past, an alert citizenry today should take the trouble to learn how easy it can be for a powerful minority to …
There are many other ways in which language can be used to manipulate an audience. one obvious way is to simply lie. - Randal Marlin
There are many other ways in which language can be used to manipulate an audience. one obvious way is to simply lie.
The liar wants to be believed, but lying undermines the foundation for credibility. - Randal Marlin
The liar wants to be believed, but lying undermines the foundation for credibility.
We live in a time when complex ethical questions are easily subordinated to the demands of efficiency, profit maximization, and maintenance or furthe… - Randal Marlin
We live in a time when complex ethical questions are easily subordinated to the demands of efficiency, profit maximization, and maintenance or furthe…
When we consider propaganda as the attempt to shape the thoughts and feelings of others, in ways conforming to the aims of the communicator, we find … - Randal Marlin
When we consider propaganda as the attempt to shape the thoughts and feelings of others, in ways conforming to the aims of the communicator, we find …
When we look for propaganda, we have the obvious job of asking what messages are being propagated. - Randal Marlin
When we look for propaganda, we have the obvious job of asking what messages are being propagated.
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