Active Quote by Emily Levine
“Objectivity is the subject subjugating the object. That is how you assert yourself. You make yourself the active voice and the object is the passive no-voice.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: Comedy and Philosophy Lecture, 2015
Objectivity involves imposing one's own voice over the object, asserting control.
In simple terms: Objectivity is self-assertion.
Key Takeaway
Question the claim of neutrality.
Themes
philosophy
communication
power
Mood
critical
provocative
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- debates
- academic writing
- media analysis
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
subjectivity
objectivity
language theory
Questions to Reflect On
- When do you claim objectivity?
- How does your voice influence perception?
A Different Perspective
Objectivity can mask bias.
