The principle of selection is defined by Birk and Birk as knowledge that determines which facts we interpret. They say that principle of selection is basically how we react to a particular situation. They site the situation of the lumberjack, the artist and the tree surgeon. These three people would each view a tree in a different way and this is what Birk and Birk call Principle of selection.
The principle of slanting is how we put our knowledge into words. They say that it is quite mysterious because of the fact that we really do not realize how much we are communicating and how it is retained in the subconscious. “Slanting may be defined as the process of selection (1)knowledge-factual and attitudinal; (2)words; (3) and emphasis to achieve the intention of the communicator” This quote demonstrates the opinion of the Birks as well as shows people that communication is the most major part of the principle of slanting.
They go on to explain the various types of slanting. Different types such as slanting by use of emphasis, and slanting by selection of facts, as well as slanting by use of charged words. These all have to do with the way people are received in society because of the way that they think things through. These actually also have to do with the way things are emphasized when you communicate with people. Emphasis is how you verbalize these things because they have to do with your feelings on certain issues. Everything we learn about is actually slanted.
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