"The whole drive of western culture, the part of it which is serious, is towards an extreme objectification. It's carried to the point where the human subject is treated almost as if it's dirt in the works of a watch"
- Henry Flynt
About this Quote
Henry Flynt's quote talks to the propensity of Western culture to prioritize objectification over the human subject. He recommends that this objectification has become so severe that the human topic is treated as if it is irrelevant and non reusable. This objectification is seen in the manner in which Western culture worths product belongings and items over human life and relationships. It is also seen in the manner in which people are evaluated and valued based on their physical appearance and product possessions. This objectification has actually ended up being so prevalent that it has become the norm in Western culture, and the human subject is typically ignored and devalued. Flynt's quote serves as a suggestion that we should not forget the value of the human topic which we should strive to value individuals over things.
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