Posts tagged philosophy
Unhappy as we are (and we would be less so if there were no element of greatness in our condition) we have an idea of happiness but we cannot attain it. We perceive an image of the truth and possess nothing but falsehood, being equally incapable of absolute ignorance and certain knowledge.
Sanity is a madness put to good uses.
Talent hits a target no one else can hit. Genius hits a target no one else can see.
![Much more than just an anthology, this survey of humanity’s search for the meaning of life includes the latest contributions to the debate, a judicious selection of key canonical essays, and insightful commentary by internationally respected philosophers.
Cutting-edge viewpoint features the most recent contributions to the debate
Extensive general introduction offers unprecedented context
Leading contemporary philosophers provide insightful introductions to each section
Product Details
ISBN-13: 9780470658789
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/28/2012
Edition number: 1
Pages: 512
[This book is edited by a very good friend of mine who has a teaching/research position in the philosophy dept. at Wake Forest.]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6by7tGQ0g1qb0wfxo1_400.jpg)
So true.
Jonathan Lethem and Steve Erickson: The Exegesis of Philip K. Dick
Philip K. Dick was a masterful author. Even if you do not enjoy Science Fiction, Dick is an author you cannot ignore. You’ve probably already seen his work on the screen: Blade Runner, Minority Report, Paycheck, among others. The Exegesis of Philip K. Dick is a collection that was found in his files. The papers themselves are his lifework on what he thought things meant, how things work, what he thought life meant. In this radio broadcast, these guys do a great job of discussing the work.
“When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes.” —Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam
One of the best speeches I have heard. It speaks to me on so many levels.
Part 1
[This is for those of you who may not have been able to get the audio file I posted of this speech. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have over the last year.]
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One of the best speeches I have heard. It speaks to me on so many levels.
[Is the sound/mp3 file working on this clip? Someone leave me a message and let me know. Thanks.]
In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.
It is perfectly true, as philosophers say, that life must be understood backwards. But they forget the other proposition, that it must be lived forwards.
The unexamined life is not worth living.
Of all forms of caution, caution in love is perhaps the most fatal to true happiness.
Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world.
Voltaire
[I think I’ve posted this before. However, it’s such good advice, it’s worth another look.]
La peste, Albert Camus
Le livre de poche, Paris, 1964
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Much more than just an anthology, this survey of humanity’s search for the meaning of life includes the latest contributions to the debate, a judicious selection of key canonical essays, and insightful commentary by internationally respected philosophers.