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Quotes from Jargon der Eigentlichkeit [Jargon of Authenticity — Theodor Adorno

1903–1969 Germany

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Words of the jargon sound as if they said something higher than what they mean.

Jargon der Eigentlichkeit [Jargon of Authenticity (1964)

The important thing is not the planning of an Index Verborum Prohibitorum of current noble nouns, but rather the examination of their linguistic function.

Jargon der Eigentlichkeit [Jargon of Authenticity (1964)

The jargon makes it seem that ... the pure attention of the expression to the subject matter would be a fall into sin.

Jargon der Eigentlichkeit [Jargon of Authenticity (1964)

Whoever is versed in the jargon does not have to say what he thinks, does not even have to think it properly. The jargon takes over this task.

Jargon der Eigentlichkeit [Jargon of Authenticity (1964)

The jargon of authenticity ... is a trademark of societalized chosenness, ... sub-language as superior language.

Jargon der Eigentlichkeit [Jargon of Authenticity (1964)

Elements of empirical language are manipulated in their rigidity, as if they were elements of a true and revealed language. The empirical usability of the sacred ceremonial words makes both the speaker and listener believe in their corporeal presence.

Jargon der Eigentlichkeit [Jargon of Authenticity (1964)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Theodor Adorno (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.