Friday 21 June 2013

The inhuman element inherent in the human condition

According to François Lyotard, in The Inhuman: Reflections on Time,

If humans are born human, as cats are born cats (within a few hours), it would not be [...] possible to educate them. That children have to be educated is a circumstance which only proceeds from the fact that they are not completely led by nature, not programmed. The institutions which constitute culture supplement this native lack.

How does this quotation relate to the discussion we've had in class about Laraia's notions of culture?
Which are these institutions that "constitute culture"?

Sunday 9 June 2013

How British are you?

Have a look at  this quizz. It's a good way to check how much you know about the British.

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