In “Two Cultures,” the discussion between Camille Paglia and Neil Postman had many interesting points; however Paglia’s arguments really won me over. Camille comments on the Catholic Church speaking of the images portrayed. She is talking about the polarity of Europe saying, “the Counter-Reformation of southern Europe, unbelievably lurid images – like Bernini’s St. Theresa having a spiritual orgasm.” She compares this to the North’s protestant views of relying on words, and therefore books, for religious purposes. Camille Paglia also comments on life’s insanity and surrealism. She uses an example where “You leave a restaurant and get killed by a falling air conditioner. A tornado hits a picnic.” She says that life is surreal and there is no sense to reality. I agree with much of what Camille Paglia said in her sides of the argument except a few minor details. She has many views on religion, but she never exactly shares her stance on what she believes, which helps me relate to her. I agreed with her views on the paganism of this century in Hollywood and of society in general. Even her defense of the Hebrew National commercials made me agree more with Paglia than Postman. This conversation about media was actually very interesting and Camille Paglia had many inspired thoughts that I agree with.
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I also found it interesting how both Postman and Paglia used the bible to demonstrate their arguments. I also found it ironic for Paglia to utilize this text considering it was entirely dependent on literacy and the written word.
Paglia did not support her use of the Bible seeing as the whole thing is written word. I however have said it once and I'll say it again, you cant have one without the other.
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