Procrustean – Produzir conformidade por meios violentos.
Origem
O termo inglês “Procrustean” se refere ao mito grego de Procrustes, que era um ladrão que torturava suas vítimas.
To force them into the machine would require a Procrustean mutilation of their basic humanity.
— Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire
English Version
MOSTRAR ▼
Procrustean – To produce conformity by violent means.
Origin
“Procrustean” refers to the Greek myth of Procrustes, who was a thief who tortured his victims.
To force them into the machine would require a Procrustean mutilation of their basic humanity.
— Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire