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Introducing myself

Deleted User February 27, 2021 at 10:05 2650 views 13 comments
Hello. My name is Kevin and I'm a 35 year old from the EU (Netherlands). While doing an online philosophy course I felt the desire to join a community. To talk about the world as it is today. That's how I found this forum. Currently unemployed, I spend most of my time studying and meditating.
At the same time I try to be a productive member of our ever-growing global online society. Luckily my cat Nova is here to remind me to take the necessary screen breaks. :)
I find ethics the most fascinating philosophical discipline. Related disciplines such as sociology and psychology also spark my interest.

My honest wish is to be engaged in some lively conversations. Looking forward to writing with you!

Comments (13)

T Clark March 03, 2021 at 01:56 #504948
Reply to TaySan I'm sorry no one has responded, so I will. Welcome to the forum. I am an engineer and visiting the Netherlands has always felt like coming home. A nation of engineers. But North Sea oysters are terrible.
Deleted User March 03, 2021 at 11:25 #505076
Reply to T Clark Hey, thank you. That's so kind. Being ignored feels awful indeed!
What kind of engineering do you do, if I may ask?

I agree, the mussels are way better. But I'm vegetarian now, so those are in the past :)
T Clark March 03, 2021 at 16:20 #505155
Reply to TaySan

Civil engineer working cleaning up contaminated soil and groundwater. Retired now.
Amity March 03, 2021 at 16:27 #505160
Quoting TaySan
Hey, thank you. That's so kind. Being ignored feels awful indeed!


Great that T Clark picked up that your Introduction hadn't been responded to.

Quoting TaySan
While doing an online philosophy course I felt the desire to join a community. To talk about the world as it is today


What kind of an online course ? And yes, it is always a good idea to supplement a course just as you are doing. Is this the only opportunity you have to chat about philo stuff you are interested in ?

I was wondering if there was an Introduction subforum anywhere on this site - so that posts could be seen and responded to quickly by eg a moderator.

It must be disheartening to feel ignored.
So, here's another Welcome to the forum :smile:


Amity March 03, 2021 at 16:47 #505173
Reply to T Clark
I remember you !
From:
https://thephilosophyforum.com/discussion/3098/word-of-the-day-not-to-be-mistaken-for-word-de-jour-
And elsewhere.

Anothe comeback kid :smile:
T Clark March 03, 2021 at 16:55 #505181
Quoting Amity
I remember you !


Sometimes I remember me too.
Amity March 03, 2021 at 16:57 #505182
Good to see you back in full fun form :smile:
Deleted User March 05, 2021 at 13:42 #506050
Reply to T Clark that is amazing! Very environmentally friendly. Are you enjoying your retirement?
Deleted User March 05, 2021 at 13:48 #506054
Reply to Amity Oh, it's not that bad. I'm an artist, I tend to over dramatize things :). But thanks for welcoming me!

I'm doing the Crash Course Philosophy on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNYJQaZUDrI&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtNgK6MZucdYldNkMybYIHKR

It's a free online course by two famous brothers: Hank and John Green.

Normally I'd talk philosophy with my Dad or with friends, but since the lockdown those options have been limited.

To me it seems this community is thriving, so that's definitely a good thing. :D
Amity March 05, 2021 at 14:14 #506067
I think it is wonderful that there are so many free online courses and resources for philosophy.
TPF has a Resources section you might find helpful.
Found under Categories > Learning Centre
https://thephilosophyforum.com/categories/27/resources

Best wishes in following the course :smile:
T Clark March 05, 2021 at 16:18 #506103
Reply to TaySan

Retirement is wonderful. I recommend that everyone retire immediately.
Caldwell March 20, 2021 at 22:08 #512750
Quoting TaySan
Luckily my cat Nova is here to remind me to take the necessary screen breaks. :)
I find ethics the most fascinating philosophical discipline. Related disciplines such as sociology and psychology also spark my interest.

My honest wish is to be engaged in some lively conversations. Looking forward to writing with you!


Welcome, TaySan! Good specialty combination.

This is a good way to take breaks.
Deleted User March 21, 2021 at 13:42 #512965
Reply to Caldwell thank you