The Catholic Man Show Abuse of Language – Abuse of Power
Nov 19, 2020
A lively dive into Josef Pieper’s essay on how language can be used to deceive or dominate. Short segments explore lies versus withholding truth, flattery as manipulation, and how media and social platforms reward flattering deception. The conversation ties corrupt language to propaganda, speech control, and the erosion of a culture that seeks truth.
01:04:54
Small Family Tasks Show Fatherhood Is Working
- David Niles shares fatherhood moments where his sons learned fishing, chores, and service.
- He recounts Luke starting the mower himself and his daughter Anna bringing water, framing these as parenting successes.
Hosts Recommend Josef Pieper As A Thomas Guide
- Adam Minahan and David Niles recommend Josef Pieper as an accessible introduction to Thomistic thought.
- They call Pieper the 'Peepster' and praise short essays like Abusive Language for beginners.
Language Is The Medium Of Human Existence
- Words do two things: convey reality and create interpersonal communion.
- Josef Pieper argues language is the medium of the human spirit, so corrupt words corrupt human existence itself.
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Intro
00:00 • 24min
Why read Josef Pieper now
24:10 • 2min
Words: Conveying Reality and Communion
26:16 • 2min
Can a Lie Be Communication?
28:11 • 2min
Withholding Truth vs. Lying
29:55 • 4min
Flattery Defined as Manipulation
33:54 • 2min
Ad break
36:09 • 34sec
Language, Power and the Desire to Dominate
36:42 • 3min
Modern Flattery: Media and Advertising
40:08 • 4min
The World Wants Flattery, Not Truth
44:00 • 4min
Social Media's Deceptive Significance
47:54 • 2min
Authentic Compliments Versus Flattery
49:51 • 2min
Virtue Enables True Praise
52:10 • 2min
Propaganda and Totalitarian Language
54:31 • 2min
1984, Re-education, and Speech Control
56:15 • 4min
Becoming Unable to Seek Truth
01:00:38 • 2min
Well-Ordered Language and Omission
01:02:27 • 2min
Outro
01:04:36 • 22sec
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The deerslayer
James Fenimore Cooper
James Fenimore Cooper's "The Deerslayer" is the first book in the Leatherstocking Tales series.
It introduces Natty Bumppo, a young frontiersman, and depicts his early adventures in the wilderness.
The novel explores themes of innocence, morality, and the conflict between civilization and nature.
Natty's skills as a hunter and his encounters with various characters showcase the challenges and beauty of frontier life.
The Deerslayer's character development sets the stage for his later appearances in the series, establishing his unique personality and values.
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Fr. Timothy Gallagher
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Gallagher lays out principles to help readers determine whether consolations, desolations, or other interior movements are from God, self, or the enemy.
The book is grounded in Ignatian spirituality and aimed at those seeking clarity in vocation, moral choices, or daily spiritual life.
It combines theological grounding with pastoral examples and exercises suitable for individuals and spiritual directors.
The work is widely used in retreat settings, spiritual direction, and personal formation for those practicing Ignatian prayer.
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Leisure the basis of culture
Josef Pieper
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He contrasts leisure with mere idleness or entertainment, emphasizing its role in fostering creativity, intellectual growth, and spiritual development.
"Leisure" has had a significant impact on philosophical and theological thought.
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The book is a classic of philosophical and theological reflection.
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The novel explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the clash between European and Native American cultures.
Cooper's vivid descriptions of nature and his portrayal of complex characters contribute to the enduring appeal of the story.
The novel's depiction of the conflict between different cultures and its exploration of the changing landscape of North America remain relevant today.
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Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power
Josef Pieper
In 'Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power', Josef Pieper examines how language is manipulated to distort reality and undermine truth.
He argues that this abuse of language is closely linked to the abuse of power, as seen in tyranny and propaganda.
Pieper emphasizes the importance of recognizing and resisting these distortions to maintain a truthful understanding of reality.
Josef Pieper's essay on, "Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power" - Let's discuss!
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