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"The Literature of Knowledge and the Literature of Power" is the title of an 1848 essay by Thomas de Quincey, a 19th century British author best known for "Confessions of an English Opium Eater." In brief, de Quincey's argument is that books serve two distinct roles. What falls under the literature of knowledge conveys information that has a clear use (such as a cookbook). The literature of power does not focus on information that you can necessarily apply directly to your own experience, but enriches the reader in more intangible ways. Thinking of these books as imparting cultural capital might be a way to remember that, although seemingly less useful, they are in fact the literature of power.
Your knowledge may be put to great use here.
Knowing more about the challenge resulted in more power to overcome it.
This quote means that every piece of literature carries a message. Themes about human society and life lessons can be construed as powerful. These messages have the power to change a person's ideas or open their mind to a new perspective. Thus, an author is communicating a form of power to others through their work.
War symbolizes the savage outbursts of civilization, when the desire for violence and power overwhelms the desire for order and peace.
"The Literature of Knowledge and the Literature of Power" is the title of an 1848 essay by Thomas de Quincey, a 19th century British author best known for "Confessions of an English Opium Eater." In brief, de Quincey's argument is that books serve two distinct roles. What falls under the literature of knowledge conveys information that has a clear use (such as a cookbook). The literature of power does not focus on information that you can necessarily apply directly to your own experience, but enriches the reader in more intangible ways. Thinking of these books as imparting cultural capital might be a way to remember that, although seemingly less useful, they are in fact the literature of power.
The function of the literature of knowledge is to teach. It speaks to the mere discursive understanding. Whereas, the function of the literature of power is to move.
Linda Kathryn Robertson has written: 'The power of knowledge' -- subject(s): Didactic fiction, English, Education, Education in literature, English Didactic fiction, History, History and criticism, Knowledge, Knowledge, Theory of, in literature
Thomas De Quincey distinguished talent from genius by stating that talent is doing easily what is difficult for others, while genius is doing easily what is impossible for others. In other words, talent involves skill and proficiency in a particular area, whereas genius involves exceptional creative or intellectual ability that goes beyond skill and proficiency.
Denis Diderot's Encyclopedie proved that reason and knowledge could overcome ignorance. He believed that comprehensive knowledge would give the power to change men's common way of thinking.
Hazrat Ali told knowledge is power...
Leisie Montiel Spluga has written: 'Las voces marginadas y el saber en la Literatura Barroca Novohispana del siglo XVII' -- subject(s): Mexican literature, Literature and society, History and criticism, Criticism and interpretation, Knowledge, Sociology of, in literature, Marginality, Social, in literature, Power (Social sciences) in literature, History
By increasing knowledge. Knowledge is power.
Stuart Thomas Butler has written: 'The energy explosion' -- subject(s): Power (Mechanics), Power resources 'Introduction to modern medicine' -- subject(s): Popular Medicine 'The family of the sun' -- subject(s): Juvenile literature 'Introduction to physics' -- subject(s): Physics
Thomas 'Ta' Power died in 1987.
Thomas S. Power died on 1970-12-06.
Thomas S. Power was born on 1905-06-18.