“The most likely way to kill a tradition is to over-formalize it, which is to carry it on in the same way after everyone has ceased to defer to it. The way to revive it is to show that it has grown out of and is still related to our most cherished values. But this requires radical insight and the stripping away of many things which are mere accretions.”
Quote by Richard M. Weaver
Work
In defense of tradition: collected shorter writings of Richard M. Weaver, 1929-1963
This collection brings together Richard M. Weaver's insightful shorter writings, reflecting on the importance of tradition and its role in shaping cultural identity. The works span the period from 1929 to 1963, offering a glimpse into Weaver's intellectual evolution and his contributions to the discourse on tradition and its preservation. more
Author
Richard M. Weaver
Richard M. Weaver was an influential American philosopher, born on March 3, 1910, and died on April 1, 1963. He is known for his profound insights into language, culture, and political philosophy, particularly for his work 'The Language of Art', which explored the nature of language and its relationship to reality. more
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