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It is a word applied to various things - Wikipedia has a a fairly good page on it, but omits what is probably its most common use, which is religious. In Christianity, Formalism is the idea that some act or ritual possesses spiritual power

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What is the relationship between utilitarianism and formalism?

Utilitarianism is defined as the end justifies the means, whereas Formalism could suggest that the methodological means & process is the best manner in reaching the end.


Is it true Ethnic filmmakers tend to favor formalism as a style?

strange as it may seem it tends to be accepted though it's often viewed(AND PERHAPS RIGHTLY SO) as lacking originality and usually will recieve poor reviews...


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Your question is based upon the formalism of Freudian psychoanalytical theory, and you should bear in mind that even though Freud made very important progress in the study of human psychology, his theories are no longer taken literally by psychologists. It would be more accurate to say that people develop such moral consciences as they may have (if they do not become narcissists with no conscience) in childhood.


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