There are limits to communication. Authors can only convey so much information, and it is up to the reader to infer the rest. Context helps. Historic context, social context, and personal context. Yet even then, much of said context is inferred. The author does not self-declare them. The exact same properties can be applied for perspective, motivation and any other influences on intent and perception. Well it is clear then, that declaring one's [[Worldviews|worldview]], including an awareness of its context, is helpful. I will do exactly that. See [[My Meta-Worldview]] & [[My Worldview]]. # ============= 2024-11-28: [[Worldviews Should be Declared 0.1]] (P) # Feedback ## 0.1 Let me provide feedback on this piece: Strengths: 1. Concise and clear central argument 2. Logical flow from communication limits → inference → context → worldview declaration 3. Connects directly to your subsequent pieces (Meta-Worldview and Worldview) 4. Aligns with your writing philosophy by being direct and foundational Areas for Development: 1. The piece could benefit from a brief example to illustrate how worldview declaration enhances understanding 2. You might want to explicitly define "worldview" since it's a foundational concept 3. Consider elaborating on how worldview declaration differs from traditional context analysis 4. The transition between paragraphs could be smoother Suggested Expansion: markdown Copy `There are limits to communication. Authors can only convey so much information, and it is up to the reader to infer the rest. Context helps in this process of inference. Historic context, social context, and personal context are typically what is explicitly and implicitly used. Yet even then, much of said context is inferred. The author does not self-declare them. The exact same properties can be applied for perspective. A worldview - one's fundamental beliefs about reality and human experience - shapes every aspect of an author's work. When reading historical philosophers, we spend considerable effort reconstructing their worldviews from their writings. This reconstruction is inherently imperfect and prone to misinterpretation. Well it is clear then, that declaring one's worldview, including an awareness of context, is helpful. I will do exactly that. See [[My Meta-Worldview]] & [[My Worldview]].` Questions to Consider: 1. Would you want to include how your approach to worldview declaration relates to your ideas about insincerity and intellectualization? 2. Could the piece benefit from addressing potential counterarguments (e.g., that declaring worldviews might bias readers)? 3. How might you version this piece as it evolves? Would you like me to elaborate on any of these points or explore other aspects of the piece? ### Claude # Notes - Main thesis: Authors should explicitly state their worldview to provide context for their work - Parallels with literary historical context analysis - Helps readers make better-informed inferences about the author's message - Reduces guesswork in understanding implicit meanings