Keith “Maggie” Brown
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Roman Ingarden (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)
An important philosopher whose work should be read by anyone who has an interest in grasping the ontology of the work of art. This is especially true of his work on music & film. Roman Ingarden (1893 – 1970) was… Continue reading
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Something to keep in mind before you go see the Hobbit. I really enjoyed the movie and would prefer to see my friends & colleagues keep an open mind so they too can enjoy this particular film interpretation. Continue reading
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Originally posted on Bill Chance: From the wonderful book, A Confederacy of Dunces, by John Kennedy Toole. In the story, Ignatius J. Reilly discovers and ends up working for a famous New Orleans Hot Dog Vendor. In the book, it’s… Continue reading
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Instagram says it now has the right to sell your photos | Politics and Law – CNET News
Okay. So this is very different from most of those little rumors that one hears about Facebook or its subsidiaries. This is coming from CNET and is pretty well thought out. I would recommend to folks that use Instagram to… Continue reading
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So You Think You Know the Second Amendment? : The New Yorker
…Conservatives often embrace “originalism,” the idea that the meaning of the Constitution was fixed when it was ratified, in 1787. They mock the so-called liberal idea of a “living” constitution, whose meaning changes with the values of the country at… Continue reading
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Originally posted on 360*tree: Dead Letter & The Infinite Yes ~ Wintersleep When did we forget, dreams? Gratitude of miracles, magnificent. And mundane. Every day, adventure. Freedom. A life, lived. Alive. Connected to all, that is. Throbbing blood drum, earth… Continue reading
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@babette_babich: Arches in Koblenz
As always, some beautiful images from philosopher & photographer Babette Babich. This time, Arches in Koblenz. Follow her on Twitter: @babette_babich Continue reading
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Originally posted on We Love Philosophy: According to your disposition, you might have an immediate gut reaction to this question. My initial reaction (oh so long ago) was: “Of course numbers don’t exist. You can’t pick up the number 3… Continue reading
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Nearly Squashed
sittinginthewoods. Continue reading
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Human//Again: Texas Artist John Coté
Jonathan Coté is an artist from Texas. He grew up in the big alienating city of Dallas,TX. As a young adult he spent many years in Austin,TX as a rickshaw driver, bike activist, freegan chef to the homeless punk kids… Continue reading
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you can be delivered from a state of disquiet « coromandal
Philosophy isn’t an esoteric inaccessible pursuit; it is lessons that can have a very real affect on life. Often philosophers write about simple reactions and observations to life’s problems. Montaigne for instance – I just learned – wrote mostly about… Continue reading
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Getting back to film | naomiguest
Getting back to film | naomiguest. Continue reading
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Textimony 20121217
Do not tremble in the darkest corner of your being, hiding your weakness. Bring light & dispel the shadows. We must be most fearless in uncovering our fears. Continue reading
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Textimony 20121215
The vicious maintain power by using our weaknesses against us. Acknowledge your own faults. You obtain no real fortitude in sustaining your self-ignorance. Continue reading
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