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Originally posted by guanyu
A lofty goal considering the constant assault on our ability to communicate from the top at all times.
Think of all the neologisms of our era, the two most egregious being the redefinition of the word terro rist and the invention of the concept of WMDs. Words nonexistent in colloquial conversation before the advent of neoconservatism.
I share your dream and I recommend you check out Xun Tzu's philosophy on "the rectification of names." Fascinating stuff, the manipulation of language, and oddly enough, jared lee loughner's primary area of interest...
Originally posted by LesMisanthrope
This is the kind of self-honesty that is needed in philosophy, something that I don't see often enough among the poetic platitudes here in the philosophy corner of ATS.
Originally posted by LesMisanthrope
That's the beauty of it in my eyes, we are paradoxically talking about the same things differently. It shows us how much we know, but also how little means we have to express it.
Originally posted by AfterInfinity
In my own opinion, I think we as a species are the very embodiment of imagination and creation. All of history shows us this. Without our capacity for imagination and creations, all of our works of literature and art, every fantastic monument, every revolutionary movement would not exist. Everything that has made us who we are today, from the invention of the wheel to the equality of man. Like Martin Luther King, it all started with a dream, and those dreams became reality.
Originally posted by AfterInfinity
reply to post by Itisnowagain
I see there are those who like to speak for others. They assume that they know better.
It's so vain.
You have apparently failed to see where that second sentence constitutes as speaking for others. Additionally, it constitutes an assumption on your part. You aren't impressing anyone with your quarter-machine wisdom and fortune cookie one-liners.
I've seen better anecdotes on bathroom stalls.
Originally posted by InTheLight
Originally posted by Itisnowagain
Originally posted by InTheLight
Originally posted by Itisnowagain
Originally posted by AthlonSavage
reply to post by Itisnowagain
starting explaining your experience then, details. Give us some of your real life situations which resulted in your beliefs being stripped away. Dont be shy little candle.
I will not waste pearls on swine.
Mathew 7:6
"Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces."edit on 18-2-2013 by Itisnowagain because: (no reason given)
That quote may be a tad harsh for some on this thread.
I think this one is more befitting the movement of this thread at this particular stage:
You also need to be true to yourself. It is fine to listen to other people's advice, but ultimately, you are the only one who walks in your shoes. Make sure they fit and are comfortable. Listen to your heart, and try not to let the ego take control. Do what makes your heart sing. By doing both, your light will shine. When it shines, it positively affects everyone around you........including yourself.
Thank you for speaking for me.
I wrote the post I wrote and I stand by it.
One day you will understand why I posted it as a reply. It was not for 'some' on this thread - just the one I replied to.edit on 18-2-2013 by Itisnowagain because: (no reason given)
I was not speaking for you, I was speaking to you and others who start their wise words with a backhanded slap.edit on 18-2-2013 by InTheLight because: (no reason given)
Vanity alert: I find this not being as effective on me anymore... which is both good and bad. Good because it's easier to see through the games being played, bad because for those who the "magic spell" still works on... they truly can't understand why you don't see what they see.
You might think that 'pearls before swine' was harsh but maybe you have not had the pleasure of interacting with the poster I replied to. As I said before you may understand one day.
Originally posted by AthlonSavage
reply to post by Itisnowagain
You might think that 'pearls before swine' was harsh but maybe you have not had the pleasure of interacting with the poster I replied to. As I said before you may understand one day.
I forgive you for laying the boot in to me.
"When a woman has scholarly inclinations, there is usually something wrong with her sexually." "Woman has so much reason for shame; so much pedantry, superficiality, schoolmarmishness, petty presumption, petty licentiousness, and immodesty lies concealed in woman." "Everything about woman has one solution: that is pregnancy."
You can see where a guy like this might have trouble getting a date, much less a wedding band. Indeed, so far as we know, Nietzsche never had a genuine romance. He did manage to get laid but probably wished he hadn't; his mental derangementafter 1889 and his death in 1900 were supposedly caused by an advanced case of syphilis contracted in a brothel. But what the hell. At least he could be philosophical about it.
Originally posted by jacygirl
reply to post by InTheLight
With an attitude like that....no wonder he had to PAY for it, lol (brothels).
I'm kinda glad he got syphilis....although I think the mental derangement came first.
jacygirl
Originally posted by jacygirl
With an attitude like that....no wonder he had to PAY for it, lol (brothels).
I'm kinda glad he got syphilis....although I think the mental derangement came first.
Originally posted by ErgoTheConclusion
Do you two throw away everything Jung and Plato attempted to explore and observe?
Sometimes people have to do things differently than everyone else in order to see the rest of us more clearly... but no matter what the observation will still be a reflection of their time.
I prefer to take whatever someone said that has remained true beyond their time and put aside that which doesn't.
Osho discusses the same topic but from a more aware and understanding time/culture thus able to better express the differences observed without falling into a judgement/negative trap. I don't necessarily agree entirely with him (I don't have the experience in the arena he talks about to know either way) but it shows a way of exploring the observable differences.
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Originally posted by jacygirl
With an attitude like that....no wonder he had to PAY for it, lol (brothels).
I'm kinda glad he got syphilis....although I think the mental derangement came first.
Fascinating.
Despite what you may want to believe, not all men "pay for it" because they have to. Some instead prefer that over the alternative and thus choose to.
Nice stone throwing though.edit on 19-2-2013 by ErgoTheConclusion because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by jacygirl
Fascinating.
You sound like a man who knows what he is talking about.
This is why I dismiss Nietzsche's philosophy, as well as a few others I've read down the line.