I think there were basically two general themes which I remember from studying Existentialism: Death and Authenticity. There seems to be some kind of basic...
I guess there has more often than not been a big gap between the reality of people's feelings, actions, and values and what is most sellable. Obviously,...
Not necesarily in all cases. A person might enjoy a person's cooking, and compliment the cook on their fine meal, or in other areas also, there are many times...
a good film to watch on this theme is 'persona' by ingmar bergman. the characters take the concept to an extreme but it outlines the idea perfectly ... ...
Could you explain the movie a little? I doubt if I will have the chance to see it. Your Friendly Philosopher, Bob T http://www.anecdotalstories.blogspot.com ...
True origins ,in existentialism, are at the fore. The concepts that are integral and core should be the things that change most slowly. I remember the days...
I have a difficult time seeing where existentialism and professionalism overlap, especially with the glorification of logic. I think the freedom and...
its about an actress who suddenly stops speaking one day. various doctors are brought in to explain the condition but none can. the actress goes to the...
Thanks Your Friendly Philosopher, Bob T http://www.anecdotalstories.blogspot.com http://www.stairwaytoparadise.blogspot.com http://www.jazzmoods.blogspot.com ...
Do you suppose we could stay with philosophical and related subject-matter? What is up with you, Wil, that you humour this sort of abuse of the list?? Not...
Louise, Yes, some of the posts have been underwhelming. I have also been a little enervated and tired out by matters elsewhere. I have to say, though, that I...
On previous occasions at this list, the moderator has advised me to ignore spammers, so I am exerting myself to follow the advice in creative manner. Coverage...
... wrote: The world is watching. Obama just spoke a few miles from here. The sky did not fall, devils did not spring from the earth. He is appearing with ...
... sky ... with ... in ... of 40 ... but ... I agree Jewel as it would be good if Chicago remained peaceful. A Richard Daley still rules and overreaction...
Before I say anything, am I allowed to post yet? Not one to actually believe in society and politics, I find the recent US election something of a small...
Dear Knott, It is, in some odd way, to your dubious credit that after all of this time you still have the ability to surprise me. You have finally decided to...
... It is incredible that as brilliant as you are, Mr. I-can-only-say-what-they-said-before, that you can say so many things that i never understand...Or is...
Opinions, erudite or folksy, are quite absurd. I follow Camus's parameters for the ones that particularly amuse me: lucidity, diligence, and strength. Knott's...
I misquoted Camus: should have read "...in which intelligence and passion mingle and delight each other..." Although in my case, that might have been a...
Its an expression. "Its all about you!" In another words, the person cited is an egotist or self-centered. WS ... From: louise <hecubatoher@...> To:...
I must admit that when Obama won I was overcome with emotion, that surprised me.? Of course I wanted him to win and yes I did vote for him I didn't think his...
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I agree totally. At last, the hopes and dreams of humanity creating a better world are being given some expression in the real world. I thought the Russian...
The number crunching on election statistics is well under way. There is something about the rep base to be learned. Gergan said the republican party is reduced...
... creating a ... most ... the ... time ... policy, ... economic ... Carter's ... president ... known ... life ... be ... spoke ... world ... methods...
Hmm, that is rather an attribution, provided without further justification. Many men, many opinions. Egotism, of course, is an ingenious mutable beast. This...
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