On Truth and the Admiralty
The work is a philosophical treatise that explores the relationship between truth and power. It critiques the notion of objective truth and argues that it is often used to justify oppressive systems of authority. The Admiralty, in this context, refers to the institutions of power that claim to uphold truth but instead use it to maintain their own dominance.
By Hilaire Belloc · First published 1925 · Genre: Essay, Satire, Political Commentary · 1,971 words
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What a pleasure it will be -- a minor pleasure, I admit, but life is complex and it is difficult to establish values -- what a pleasure it will be when maps and statistics return!
To-day, in this delightful year of 1922, they are all at sixes and sevens. So is everything else, you may say, especially currency -- let alone morals. But still, one regrets maps and statistics most because to lose them is to lose one's moorings. We are all adrift without them.
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On Truth and the Admiralty is listed on Textopian as an essay by Hilaire Belloc, dated 1925 CE.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Hilaire Belloc
- Date: 1925 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Essay, Satire, Political Commentary, Historical Commentary, Philosophical
- Length: 1,971 words
- Structure: 1 section, 21 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Essay — The work is a reflective and discursive piece, exploring themes of truth, maps, and statistics with a personal and philosophical tone.
- Satire — The text employs humor and irony to critique the post-war world, particularly the loss of reliable information and the rise of propaganda.
- Political Commentary — The narrative discusses the geopolitical changes and the impact of war on national boundaries and truth, reflecting on political realities.
- Historical Commentary — The work references historical events and changes in Europe post-World War I, providing insights into the era's context.
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Philosophy · Truth · Admiralty · Maritime Law · History · Politics · Society · Culture · Critique · Satire · Social Commentary · Literary Nonfiction