FAMST 192CT Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Raymond Williams, Bourgeoisie, Antonio Gramsci
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Discussing matthew arnold reading, from culture and anarchy. Believed that rules for an objective approach for literary criticism should be followed by all. 1860s-1950s wave of cultural criticism (ending with raymond williams) #2: it is an application of that knowledge to mind and spirit. Not just simply knowing, but also applying the knowledge. #3: also the means/instruments to know the best that has been thought and said (books, artworks, scholarly works, etc. ) Getting everyone in society as far as possible. Universal human values that could and should be pursued. Aspect #1: culture is a body of knowledge. "the best of what has been thought and said in the world" Culture is not just about the acquisition of knowledge and intelligence, but about. Aspect #2: culture is "the study and pursuit of perfection harmonious perfection" "an inward condition of the mind and spirit"
