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Jack Cummins

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If my question appears too vague, I would like to offer the ideas of physics about the n nature of physical reality and whatever 'physics' may entail....
November 08, 2023 at 18:06
The nature of immortality is so complex, ranging from a sense of one's place in the larger scheme to a sense of an actual afterlife. I grew up with co...
November 08, 2023 at 17:03
This may raise the question of meaning in its existential depths. In some religious systems of thinking there is a clear sense of order. In contrast, ...
October 25, 2023 at 21:41
If I try to formulate s question accordingly it would be: is there any inherent purpose in life, including the evolution of human life and history?
October 25, 2023 at 20:57
I am sorry if my outpost is not clear. I guess that I am thinking mainly of the difference between objective and subjective meanings and understanding...
October 25, 2023 at 20:50
The concepts of psychological understanding and what these represent may go back to questions of objective 'reality' or qualia. The 'underlying struct...
October 25, 2023 at 20:28
From your description of Heidegger's approach the idea of 'mood' may be important as a compass. Some philosophy perspectives may leave this aside, mak...
October 25, 2023 at 19:52
Ideas of purpose often arise in the context of worldviews. It is a large topic because sit embraces religious and secular viewpoints. The ends of phil...
October 25, 2023 at 19:34
The way in which I see this problem is that underlying assumptions are inherent in the way in which ideas for living are constructed. Often, this may ...
October 25, 2023 at 19:22
It may be that philosophy itself is the art of being able to articulate one's views. Patience with oneself is important but I find a certain amount of...
September 03, 2023 at 21:29
Transparency in arguments is important in seeking the rational explanations and justifications. It involves honesty about the basis for acceptance of ...
September 03, 2023 at 11:02
The relationship between the visual and writing is so important and it is as if they come from different places. However, they crossover and complemen...
August 26, 2023 at 09:47
One thing which I am wondering about is the connection between the story and its idea of the 'other' and your poem. However, I am not suggesting that ...
August 25, 2023 at 18:36
Yes, it does seem that that the more one is able to dive into life experiences that there is more to create from... I guess that my own limits are too...
August 25, 2023 at 18:19
I am afraid that I don't have wonderful advice because I struggle with the process. However, I have got to the point, where based on feedback, I think...
August 24, 2023 at 08:51
Knowing now that you wrote the poem I am wondering whether you did intend the poem to be about gender change? Was it meant to be ambiguous in a subtle...
August 23, 2023 at 16:27
It is so different from many of the stories and may be in danger of being disregarded for this reason. I believe that it is a very worthwhile contribu...
August 22, 2023 at 19:48
An interesting juxtaposition between 'Being and Nothingness' and deodorant. To not smell at all may be nothingness and to smell of pleasant odours may...
August 22, 2023 at 18:32
Thank you, because it is about making improvements to make writing go beyond the therapeutic in order to resonate with the emotions and searches of ot...
August 22, 2023 at 18:25
I find your comment to be inspiring because Andy Warhol's art captures the nature of images in consumer society, especially the soup can. I do see my ...
August 22, 2023 at 18:03
Of all the comments, I found yours helpful specifically. That is because you appreciated my writing and saw the deficits in my story. I will admit tha...
August 22, 2023 at 17:54
Your explanation of your inspiration and the image posted above are extremely useful in understanding your story. Sometimes, so much becomes clearer a...
August 22, 2023 at 17:40
I am very interested that you wrote 'Sempre' after discussion we had. I will continue, but wait until the thread is reopen again so that it doesn't ge...
August 21, 2023 at 10:49
I am so glad to see that Amity has participated in the creative writing, rather than just the reviewing, this time. However, I have absolutely no idea...
August 20, 2023 at 21:44
I can say what I felt. I felt excitement about gender fluidity and androgyny.
August 18, 2023 at 23:35
Your question may be tricky because it may come down to whose perceptions and emotions? I have just read the post to which you responded by @"javi2541...
August 18, 2023 at 23:01
I feel that it needs a tune and to be sung, with wailing guitars. As for content, it brings to mind Wittgenstein's emphasis on the importance of silen...
August 18, 2023 at 17:42
I really like the poem because I can empathise with the content after interacting in this site for nearly 3 years. The idea of the philosopher's job n...
August 18, 2023 at 17:30
An interesting parallel between postmodernism and postmortem because postmodernism can be viewed as the postmortem of history, with anything but 'ever...
August 18, 2023 at 16:23
It reads well and seems to capture a journey into awareness. It is extremely visual and I am wondering if the other senses, especially sound, are almo...
August 18, 2023 at 15:21
It is an extremely visual piece of writing and comes across as a poem which could have been created in the cut up and paste form of text. I like the p...
August 18, 2023 at 15:11
An unusual haiku. I see it as being ambiguous in meaning and I am not sure if this is intended or simply my interpretation. At face value it suggests ...
August 18, 2023 at 15:05
The poem would work well as a lyric on a psychedelic album. It has a sense of mystery or even mysticism. I am supposing that the little boy is the aut...
August 18, 2023 at 14:42
To some extent, I see this an anti-poem. At times, poetry can seem a bit offputting as being the flowery use of language and this poem could be seen a...
August 18, 2023 at 14:35
I do know the song, but I am not a Tom Jones fan so it never came into my mind. However, it does add another dimension to the interpretation.
August 17, 2023 at 16:48
It is strange how different times of reading give a different perspective. I don't know whether this applies to many other people or not. However, tha...
August 17, 2023 at 16:46
At the time of reading this, I didn't see it as that great. However, after reading it again prior to voting I decided it. That is because it sets a sc...
August 17, 2023 at 15:58
I struggle a little with haiku but I guess this works as a diary recollection. The main image is of delilah flowers. The link is a little unclear but ...
August 17, 2023 at 15:52
I read it as being about 'I Don't Like Sundays', as opposed to the idea, 'I Don't Like Mondays. It seems to suggest not knowing what to do with a free...
August 17, 2023 at 15:47
I see it as a conceptual poem but it does incorporate images as well. I like it for being a philosophy poem, especially about the birth of music. Afte...
August 17, 2023 at 15:36
I found that the description of the making of the dress an important focus for reflection. It is possible that more description of this could have giv...
August 16, 2023 at 19:58
I found the character of Paul and his mother to be well developed. The climax of the collision forms this into the plot of the story in a successful w...
August 16, 2023 at 19:51
reply="180 Proof;830411"] This may be a useful system and possibility for evaluation too, as a basis for thinking about and giving criticism, especial...
August 14, 2023 at 22:22
It may be a lot better to have such categories. I am still inclined towards the numerical scores, as in music magazines, which don't come with specifi...
August 14, 2023 at 20:56
I am not sure that the concepts of 'like' or 'okay' are sufficient on the spectrum. The downvotes may have been ruled out, but like or not or okay may...
August 14, 2023 at 19:53
The relationship between shamanism.and technology may be complex, especially in relation to states of consciousness. For example, one of my own memora...
August 14, 2023 at 18:54
I do see the tension between the creative arts and philosophy as an essential area for thinking. I wonder about this, but I will definitely avoid crea...
August 14, 2023 at 17:53
I hope that you have a fantastic break after contributing so much in feedback. Breaks are so important, in order to hold onto psychological integrity,...
August 14, 2023 at 17:48
Perhaps, our analytical minds are over working and it can get in the way of aesthetic appreciation. It may be asked does philosophy hinder or help in ...
August 14, 2023 at 17:42
I don't wish to see the threads and contest as a 'plate of indigestibles'. I probably feel a bit of pressure to comment at times, to the point where I...
August 14, 2023 at 10:30