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Metaphors and Measure For Measure
March 4, 2009
Some Metaphors
The true self is hidden and can only be revealed by testing
Making a judgment is followed by being judged
Control of women is creates order
A substitute is as good as the original
Children are property
Contracts are sacred
Controlling temptation is controlling women
Marriage is the foundation of property relations
A woman who can argue is a woman who lacks self-control
Deterrence is the only way to prevent illegal actions
The hidden true self is revealed by testing
Is there a true self?
Is it hidden?
Does revealing it make it permanent?
Judging is followed by judging
Is there an outside force making judgments?
If so, what is that force?
If there is a force, what is the purpose of its making judgments?
Control of women leads to order
Are women out of control?
Are men the best control if they are?
Can a woman be controlled?
A substitute = the original
How are substitutes used?
Why are substitutes used?
Children are property
Is any human a “property”?
Why might I think that children are property?
Contracts are sacred
What does “sacred” mean?
Why are contracts sacred?
What happens if a contract is broken?
Controlling women is controlling temptation
What is the connection between women and temptation?
Is temptation only sexual?
Can temptation be controlled?
Should temptation be controlled?
Who should control it?
Marriage is the foundation of property
What is the relationship between marriage and property?
Who owns what?
An arguing woman lacks self-control
Who determines what a woman can/can’t do?
Why is a woman’s “self” in need of control?
Deterrence prevents illegal actions
Does deterrence control anything?
Is fear an effective cure?