Richard M. Weaver

Richard M. Weaver (1910-1963) was an American scholar, author, and philosopher known primarily for his contributions to the fields of rhetoric, communication, and education. He is best known for his book "Ideas Have Consequences," published in 1948, in which he critiques modern culture and its philosophical underpinnings. Weaver argued that the decline of classical educational and rhetorical traditions resulted in a weakening of moral standards in society.