The High and Low of Culture

This chapter examines the stark contrasts between high culture and the common man's engagement with cultural expressions, highlighting the emergence of mediocrity in modern society. It critiques the solitary pursuits of intellectual elites like Leibniz and Descartes compared to the more accessible nature of Socratic philosophy. The dialogue calls for a broader appreciation of culture, encompassing all forms of human expression, while lamenting the dangers of cultural passivity among the masses.