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Milton in an Age of Stupidity
Journal article

Milton in an Age of Stupidity

Blaine Greteman
Milton studies, Vol.62(2), pp.210-220
09/04/2020
DOI: 10.5325/MILTONSTUDIES.62.2.0210

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Abstract

John Milton had little patience with those whom he considered “stupid.” This article examines the various contexts in which Milton expressed contempt for political opponents or those he deemed as lacking common sense, good judgment, or intelligence. It suggests that we can learn as much from Milton's intolerance for uninformed opinions as we can from his much-discussed tolerance for dissent.
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