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Poll: sources of philosophical information

Pantagruel June 30, 2020 at 15:13 2425 views 7 comments
Just curious

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180 Proof June 30, 2020 at 16:29 #430275
Other: books + discussions + daily walks/hikes.
Wheatley June 30, 2020 at 17:10 #430284
I practically live on the internet.
Pantagruel July 01, 2020 at 13:47 #430571
Quoting 180 Proof
Other: books + discussions + daily walks/hikes.


What are your secondary sources? :rofl:
praxis July 01, 2020 at 18:33 #430643
Quoting 180 Proof
daily walks/hikes


Rousseau and Nietzsche walked to think. Kant walked through his town at the same time daily to escape the “compulsion of thought.” They say that you could set your watch by his passing.

I've walked our dog 2-3 miles daily for probably around a decade, rarely missing a day. Listened to a lot of books on tape while walking also. They say that the physical activity and environment can be both calming and stimulate the mind.
180 Proof July 01, 2020 at 18:53 #430655
[quote=Twilight of the Idols, Maxims & Arrows (34)]On ne peut penser et ecrire qu'assis [One cannot think and write except when seated] (G. Flaubert). There I have caught you, nihilist! The sedentary life is the very sin against the Holy Spirit. Only thoughts reached by walking have value.[/quote]
(emphasis is mine)

Reply to praxis :up:
Gmak July 01, 2020 at 20:22 #430682
For me it's Wikipedia. It has been it for a while too I think.

I can't wait to find new sources.
Noble Dust July 03, 2020 at 04:35 #431081
Any and all outside sources for crucial data; my own intuition for synthesis.