The Tyranny of Relativism: Culture and Politics in Contemporary English SocietyThe Tyranny of Relativism is an impassioned attempt by one of England's most distinguished critics to capture the feel of British culture at the end of the twentieth century: its moods, attitudes, and institutions. Richard Hoggart presents a double argument, suggesting first that cultural dilemmas stem from a long slide towards moral relativism, as consumerism rather than authority increasingly determines the texture of life; and secondly, that despite its claims to the contrary, British Conservative governments have exploited these changes to their own ends. |
Contents
ASPECTS OF THE DOMINANT MOOD | |
Intellectual Artistic and Academic Relativism | |
The Betrayal of Broadcasting | |
Misuses of Language | |
Compass Bearings in a WideOpen Society? | |
GRIT ON THE FLYWHEEL | |
Patrons and Sponsors | |
Kinds of Censorship a Bakers Dozen | |
Myths and Mottoes to Live | |
WHO NEEDS A CLERISY? | |
Diverse Voices and OpinionFormers | |
A SUMMINGUP AND A VERY QUALIFIED | |
Where are We and Where do We Go from Here? | |
The Survival of Class? | |
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The Tyranny of Relativism: Culture and Politics in Contemporary English Society Richard Hoggart No preview available - 1995 |
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