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Critique of a writer's style in describing the United States
05:44 - 10:18 (04:33)
The speaker criticizes a writer for using convoluted language to describe the United States, and for using biased judgements in his writing without giving sufficient examples to reflect his claims properly.
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The speaker criticizes the author's overuse of the word "like" and the repetitive nature of his writing style.
05:44 - 07:43 (01:59)
Writing Style
Summary
The speaker criticizes the author's overuse of the word "like" and the repetitive nature of his writing style.
ChapterCritique of a writer's style in describing the United States
EpisodeThe End of History
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
The limitations of philosophical writing is discussed as demonstrated through an example of a philosopher who sets a high-minded definition for the topic but falls short in providing adequate examples that represent the real world.
07:43 - 10:18 (02:34)
Philosophical Writing
Summary
The limitations of philosophical writing is discussed as demonstrated through an example of a philosopher who sets a high-minded definition for the topic but falls short in providing adequate examples that represent the real world.