Barbarism Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“Deep knowledge is not knowledge of the thing itself, but knowledge of a thing like the thing. Then, you gain not one knowledge, but two knowledges. Of the thing. And of the original thing with is like the thing. Which is the barbarism of the privileged class.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Man and Superman, 1903
Understanding a concept through analogy adds depth, revealing both the object and its representation, exposing social biases.
In simple terms: Analogy gives double insight.
Key Takeaway
Seek multiple perspectives.
Themes
philosophy
language
social critique
knowledge
Mood
thoughtful
critical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- education
- critical thinking
- social analysis
- dialogue workshops
Key Concepts
analogy
dual perception
class critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden biases does your analogy reveal?
- Can dual knowledge improve decision making?
A Different Perspective
Analogies can oversimplify complex realities.
![“That country [Carthage] was rapidly sinking into the state of barbarism from whence it had been raised by the Phoenician colonies and Roman laws; and every step of intestine discord was marked by some deplorable victory of savage man over civilized society.” quote by Edward Gibbon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/70c/edward-gibbon-710_barbarism_that-country-carthage-was-rapidly-sinkin_393.jpg)
![“[Much] as war attracts me and fascinates my mind with its tremendous situations, I feel more deeply every year . . . what vile and wicked folly and barbarism it all is.” quote by Winston Churchill](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e15/winston-churchill-95_barbarism_much-as-war-attracts-me-and-fascinates-m_68452.jpg)
