Human, All Too Human, Part 127 summary
Part 127 of 152 · 1 min to read the part
In 127, the argument traces respect for frenzied people to the observation that some excitement sharpens thought and brings useful inspiration. It rejects the leap from this limited benefit to the belief that extreme excitement produces the best insights, exposing the mistaken reasoning behind such reverence.
What happens
- People observe that some excitement clears thought and brings useful inspiration.
- They conclude that the greatest excitement must produce the best inspiration.
- They honor the frenzied person as a wise figure who delivers oracles.
- The argument identifies the conclusion underlying this respect as false.
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What to notice
The closing judgment rejects the inference that greater excitement necessarily means better inspiration. It challenges the basis for honoring the frenzied person.
Quick check
Which inference does the argument reject?
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