I've been getting back to writing. It's been a while. But hey, I figured I could share the fitful products of my latest research project.
Philosophy
Say the Right Thing
Do you all remember the first time we heard this or that professor—I would bet Baxter or Bolin for the majority of us—Say the Right Thing? Some philosophical, poetic, or theological point which made you sit up and give a wide-eyed "Wow"? Do you remember twittering about it in the hall afterwards or repeating the … Continue reading Say the Right Thing
Memory and Meaning
Among the various threats that modern tech poses to culture and mankind, there is a grave threat against human intelligence–in particular, human memory. Every technological development is opposed to a certain skill. The development of motorized vehicles, for example, meant that the training, driving, and caring for horses was no longer a common ability. Likewise, … Continue reading Memory and Meaning
We Are Bound to Our Times
For the past year, I have been slowly moving through my resolution to finally complete Owen Barfield's Poetic Diction. (Barfield, Owen. Poetic Diction: a Study in Meaning. Wesleyan Univ. Pr., 1973). It is a relatively short but dense account of the philosophy of poetry that deserves a lot of time and annotations. Without the impetus … Continue reading We Are Bound to Our Times
Emotions as Self-Justifying
This week, I have been contemplating an emotional phenomenon that I have seen in people of my generation: the justification of one's actions based upon an idea of positive emotion as self-justifying. The principle would be something like this: Positive Emotions are a) indicators of happiness i.e. they arise from contact with people/places/things that will … Continue reading Emotions as Self-Justifying
The Vicious Fantasy of Amazon’s “The Boys”
This past summer, I attempted to watch a show now streaming on Amazon's video streaming service, Prime Video, called The Boys. Many of the journalists I follow online dubbed it a "subversive" and "brilliant" take on the superhero genre. Since I am of a melancholic and cynical disposition, such a show seemed suited to me. … Continue reading The Vicious Fantasy of Amazon’s “The Boys”
Lander's Forge 