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Yes. This question was raised before. I think you are not alone in wondering what is the point? We already have 'philosophy writing'. From the origina...

Even as someone who helped draft this, I still have questions...

@"Moliere" - thank you again for writing such a comprehensive and helpful OP for this activity. We owe so much to @"Baden" and the Literary Activity t...

Thanks to everyone who supported this new TPF challenge. Especially @"Moliere " who has now posted the Welcome and Guidelines. As promised on Feb 1st ...

Really great to see this challenge up and running. Thanks to you and everyone who supported this new TPF adventure :cool: For those who weren't at the...

Well, it seems we 'gather' things differently. We can care about both individuals and processes. It's not an either/or scenario. I've never heard of '...

Insights from Nicolas Rescher's Philosophy: Process Metaphysics (06:43) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-aI8PdhXmE

Thank you. Not bad for an initial foray, huh? :smile: I've never stepped into this river before, so I thank @"Darkneos" for starting the thread. Good ...

I know, I know. It's crazy! Love the Gilbert and Sullivan quote. Most apt. Looked for some others. To lighten the day... “Gilbert's response to being ...

OK. Re my questions as to why it is important to you, I should have looked at this first. And the final question and response: I think that response s...

I am not one of those who knows what 'process philosophy' is, or means. Getting lost is part of finding out. From chaos comes clarity. Sometimes! Firs...

Process Philosophy: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/process-philosophy A bit too hefty. Then there is: *** Just for starters.

Yes. Quite so. Trying to find me some serenity in a world gone mad! Thank you. :sparkle: Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; c...

Exactly this. Assumptions galore. And circularity. As is the Way of Nature. No morals included. Apart from those of human beings. Who argue over them....

From the article's Conclusion: Definition from Wiki: The article links it to Taoism: There is an assumption that the universe exists for a good purpos...

News from the Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jan/23/israeli-military-gaza-war-microsoft I use Microsoft. Can anyone recommend other ...

Thank you. I'll take a look. :sparkle: https://philosophynow.org/issues/165/The_Best_Possible_World_But_Not_For_Us

I'm not someone who follows 10 commandments, and none of them are all that simple. Strict Rules or Guidelines are not in prose and can be pretty dogma...

Also, not sure of this. Human goals or aims seem not to be the same as that of Nature. How do we even know if Nature has a goal or aim? Is it simply t...

Returning to the TTC, 25. And another translation. Why this one, out of the many? Are you working your way through the terebess list? https://terebess...

I can't recall but I don't think so. Worth a repeat, anyway! :cool: Your link takes me to 'Video unavailable'. I found this one: https://www.youtube.c...

Isn't this necessary if we are to have an holistic approach to understanding life? It's similar to what I've just discussed with @"Fooloso4 ". Regardi...

Thank you. I understand the play of opposites. Isn't this found in other philosophical, or even literary, texts where unity is comprised of interconne...

I had a hard time understanding this the first time round. And if I ever had an inkling, it is no longer shining through the dust of memory. Would it ...

Ah well, never mind, poor human. We got the internet! And sometimes we can offer some words of wisdom, from own experience and careful reading. Applyi...

Given the amount of confusion, translations and interpretations, the answer to your question is No. I am not sure that I would describe the author/s o...

Very well said. Thank you. :sparkle: If you believe in the Tao as nature and its workings - the world, the universe and everything - then it makes com...

I know this has been a series of side-tracks from the TTC and the OP, Twenty-five. It does seem so far away from an ancient Chinese text. But isn't it...

This. I find so difficult to believe and imagine. Are we really 'stardust in the highest exalted way'? Looking around the world...hmm...I think we can...

How do you connect with the Way? What does it mean for you in everyday life? Is to be aware of how you are and what you do? With appreciation and awar...

Symphony of Science - 'We Are All Connected' (ft. Sagan, Feynman, deGrasse Tyson & Bill Nye) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGK84Poeynk We Are All Co...

This is simply beautiful. The Symphony of Science: Children of Africa. What a wonderful creation, this mix of music, audio and visuals. More about it ...

Oh, I read that a lifetime ago! Thanks for the pdf link, I might just read it again to see what I think now. Benjamin Hoff has also translated the TTC...

Thank you for sharing your experience and views. :sparkle:

Is this a love-in, or what?! :wink: Time to say "Good night!" Sweet dreams :pray:

:smile: Yes, well. Perhaps you need to say more. Then again...

:smile: :cool: Hah. With your intelligence and creativity, not a problem! Topic might not be 'original' but the way of looking at it...well, just imag...

Yes. I see and appreciate that aspect. The arts are an important way for humans to connect. Our stories, paintings, songs...for, from and in all ages....

I remember you saying it was your favourite part. I remember looking at other translations and Mitchell's was only one with a focus on the word or con...

I agree. It is also one of the 4 great things.

I agree but it is subjective as well as objective. My first book was that of Mitchell's. It appealed to me, aesthetically. However, I grew to dislike ...

I'm glad to be part of a worthwhile discussion. Your OP motivated me to take another look at the TTC. I hadn't come across the translation by Gia-Fu F...

I'm curious. How does it 'work' for you? From what perspective or belief? How meaningful is it in your everyday experience? The actual practice of Tao...

I need to revise what is meant by the Tao as it corresponds to Nature, related to humanity. Turning to wiki: So, how we read and interpret words in a ...

Nothing quite like a bit of ambience. I hope you don't mind but I'd like to share the harmony of singer/musicians playing tribute to George Harrison a...

Yes. There are many translations and interpretations. Different approaches and readings. From: https://terebess.hu/english/tao/_index.html *** I'm cur...

Jane English: You can read a sample. It includes a fascinating Foreword by Toinette Lippe.

I think you misinterpret @"Janus"'s intentions. There is no disruption, here. Simply a questioning spirit.

About Jane English:

Happy 2025 :sparkle: I listened to some of your compilation of originals and the Beatles over Christmas. :cool: Last night, I was awake at 01.30hrs - ...