We believe a scientist because he can substantiate his remarks, not because he is eloquent and forcible in his enunciation. In fact, we distrust him when he seems to be influencing us by his manner.
We want to do something and a definition is a means of doing it. If we want certain results then we must use certain meanings or definitions. But no … - I. A. Richards
We want to do something and a definition is a means of doing it. If we want certain results then we must use certain meanings or definitions. But no …
- I. A. Richards
Thought is metaphoric, and proceeds by comparison, and the metaphors of language derive therefrom. - I. A. Richards
Thought is metaphoric, and proceeds by comparison, and the metaphors of language derive therefrom.
We believe a scientist because he can substantiate his remarks, not because he is eloquent and forcible in his enunciation. In fact, we distrust him… - I. A. Richards
We believe a scientist because he can substantiate his remarks, not because he is eloquent and forcible in his enunciation. In fact, we distrust him…
Poetry is a perfectly reasonable means of overcoming chaos. - I. A. Richards
Poetry is a perfectly reasonable means of overcoming chaos.
Contempt is a well-recognized defensive reaction. - I. A. Richards
Contempt is a well-recognized defensive reaction.
It is never what a poem says that matters, but what it is. - I. A. Richards
It is never what a poem says that matters, but what it is.
In the simplest formulation, when we use a metaphor we have two thoughts of different things active together and supported by a single word, or phras… - I. A. Richards
In the simplest formulation, when we use a metaphor we have two thoughts of different things active together and supported by a single word, or phras…
A book is a machine to think with. - I. A. Richards
A book is a machine to think with.
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