The love of nature
In "When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer," Whitman seems to value personal experience and direct observation over academic learning or secondhand knowledge. He finds more fulfillment in experiencing the wonders of the night sky on his own rather than through the analytical and scientific explanations of the astronomer.
In "When I Heard the Learned Astronomer," Whitman seems to value personal experience and the beauty of nature over academic knowledge and scientific analysis. While the astronomer's lecture is filled with facts and figures, it ultimately leaves the speaker feeling disconnected and dissatisfied. The poem suggests that true understanding comes from direct, emotional engagement with the cosmos, rather than through intellectual abstraction. This reflects Whitman's broader belief in the significance of individual perception and the awe of the natural world.
In Dickinson's poem "There's a Certain Slant of Light" (324), she portrays nature as a powerful force that evokes deep emotional responses, suggesting a connection between the natural world and human experience. Whitman, in "When I Heard the Learned Astronomer," emphasizes the superiority of direct experience of nature over scientific analysis, celebrating the awe and inspiration it brings. Both poets highlight the profound relationship between humanity and the natural world, valuing personal reflection and emotional resonance over intellectual abstraction.
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In Christianity Kindness has a very high value independent of all other factors. In Socio-Darwanism Kindness only has value for the community support it generates. In Socio-Anarchy kindness has no value.
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the highest frequency that can be heard by a human is 20000Hz
All of them are important.
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