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I actually like this approach, but are you suggesting that Nietzsche unfairly caricatured Christianity? That genuine Christianity - as opposed to Niet...

Not sure if this adds anything but here's Heidegger, in typical melodramatic fashion, on the difficulty of letting something as simple as a tree be it...

Yes, I think you're right, although as you point out the connection is contingent upon a proper understanding of transcendence. More specifically, as ...

Insightful analysis. I think you're on to something here.

This is something that I've been thinking about. Someone mentioned earlier that Trump is a bad man, and that bad men are incapable of doing good thing...

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Good point. Something about the way the mind typically works seems to make rooting for someone you hate virtually impossible, even if they're involved...

Out of curiosity, do you also have a problem with the history of the US meddling in the affairs of others around the globe? I'm not trying to justify ...

That's what I figured. Just wanted to make sure that those criticizing Trump at least agree in principle that a de-escalation of tensions in the regio...

Republicans are typically much more prone than Democrats to advocating for American global economic and military hegemony - especially neoconservative...

My pleasure. Thanks for the encouragement.

Anyhow I'll shut up now since this topic is only indirectly related to Trump, with him being presented as a manifestation of a decadent, corrupt, nihi...

Yes, admittedly idealistic/unrealistic in the short-term, but there are practical steps people can take if they so desire, right here and now, to impl...

I like this too. I'm not "religious" either, but I do think the basic disposition outlined here shares certain features with genuine (imo this-worldly...

That's true about Sanders, at least to a certain extent, but in my experience socialists are often just as beholden to the values/ideals driving capit...

Getting rid of Trump is important, but even more important is challenging the underlying values of our American society, and increasingly the world mo...

More than one. I agree with pretty much everything you've posted on the issue.

:up: I think this sums it up well. If Posty is happy in his current predicament then why in the world would we not be supportive of that? Maybe his va...

Yeah. Any predictions? Pulling for the Cavs but I think Warriors in 5 games.

Not sure what you seem so upset about. For the record I'm not trying to unfairly slander Nietzsche, nor am I trying to offer philosophical support for...

Also, according to that distinction you made (as I understand it) between master and slave morality, it would appear as though the Nazis were adherent...

@"TheWillowOfDarkness" I don't think the two - worldy vs otherworldy - can be separated so sharply, and I don't think Nietzsche felt they could either...

Someone once pointed out that Nietzsche despised nationalism, socialism, and anti-Semitism, but if we're willing to overlook these facts then he may v...

I read an article a while ago concerning how the interpretation of carpetbaggers - northerners who went down south to help with Reconstruction after t...

I like the place and would be pretty sad if it disappeared one day, kinda like the old PF. I still get nostalgic thinking about the likes of 180 Proof...

And that's why I said the specific details of the case, the specific facts under dispute, mattered. You seemed to suggest they weren't relevant with r...

I made that point earlier so I'm not sure why you seem to be ascribing a position to me that I don't hold. Maybe it's just a benign oversight but it d...

Thank you for the (possible) contex, Michael. In many cases I think this statement of Guiliani's is true. I got into a verbal altercation with a fello...

I've always considered Guiliani to be a typical Republican bullshitter. I used to think the Left was different - at least slightly more truthful and c...

That's understandable. You're a great presence around here, though, so I hope your hiatus is a brief one.

This is redolent of the "post truth" debate that raged here some time ago; assuming that Guiliani did in fact say or imply the two (fact and opinion) ...

I'm no fan of Trump or Guiliani but I find it hard to believe he shrugged off the difference between fact and opinion. I'd like to find out the partic...

I respect Posty's feelings on the topic but I also love the vulgar jokes in the shoutbox. I admire those who can engage in "deep" philosophical conver...

I missed a few pages and have no idea what I'm being invited to join, but I'm here to support you in whatever form you choose, Posty. I like the pig b...

:up: You articulated its importance and attraction much better than I did.

I think there's some sentimental attachment as this was the first work of Nietzsche's that I read, and it's the one I return to most. Beyond that supe...

:up: Totally agree with everything you wrote there - @"unenlightened" too. Those are important qualifications and distinctions to keep in mind.

I appreciate your knowledge and perspective on this topic a great deal, and it's giving me much to think about, but I would disagree with the position...

:lol: I think it's more likely that the latter is the case, although I'd be hard-pressed to formulate a sophisticated and/or convincing response for w...

I would respectfully disagree with @"StreetlightX" and say this a very good point. I hadn't exactly thought about it like that, but now that I do I th...

I think that's a solid point, but I also think there's a real danger in maybe veering too far in the opposite direction (guess it would be referred to...

That's true, and the position is often used insincerely or hypocritically. But if we're genuinely interested in the truth, and if we're aware of our o...

Thank you, Thorongil. My provisional stance on the issue of racism against black people in the U.S. is to avoid what I take to be the extreme position...

Good points. Not much I'd disagree with other than to maybe point out cases where various marginalized groups do in fact forge strong bonds through no...

As someone who's been a property manager and a manager of a restaurant, I have firsthand experience of these things happening to black people. Not all...

Yeah I agree to a certain extent. That's why I added "feel" and acknowledged it being a debatable point. (at least I think I did)

Just noticed this follow up. Assuming the bold part is in reference to my post, I had no comparison of the sort in mind and it's crazy you'd suggest s...

Nice straw man. Slavery is no longer around, and yet many black people in America still feel dehumanized, they continue to be perceived negatively by ...

Thanks Posty, I'll take a look...

I think using the term "cognition" here may be misleading, since it implies the very sort of Cartesianism which Heidegger so strongly rejected. In Hei...