The Philosophy of Richard M. Weaver: From Nominalism to AI Ethics

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the thought of Richard M. Weaver, a classic figure of American conservatism, in the context of contemporary technological challenges. The author traces the process of erosion of Western civilization, beginning with the abandonment of realism of universals in favor of nominalism, which led to the relativization of truth and the dissolution of the hierarchy of values. The text details the concept of the 'Great Stereopticon' as a tool of mass communication fostering the infantilization of society. In an era of the growing role of algorithms and AI, Weaver's postulates of a return to dualism, respect for the power of words, and the inviolability of private property (proprietas) are becoming the foundation for a new ethics of technology. The essay argues that regaining sovereignty requires rejecting behaviorism in favor of responsibility and the metaphysical freedom of the individual.