Shawn

What about infinite degrees of freedom, or treating a photon as an observer? Do you subscribe to MWI or believe the wavefunction collapses?

How so, I'm not following you here.

I suppose forming a meta-narrative for philosophy is an individual effort. I bought what I was looking for though so thanks for the info.

Just bought Copelsone's volumes 4-9 of historical philosophy. I'll be occupied for a while. Ouch, my wallet!

Bingo, thanks!

I'm asking for a development in philosophy seen through the eyes of a dialectical philosopher. If you have any in mind, or think that it is possible t...

Yes, I am interested in books that present philosophy as a dialectical method progressing from Plato, to Aristotle, and so forth. Are there any books ...

Amen, another one of those pieces of gems from unenthlightened-san.

So, then, the question becomes, how does one abandon philosophy? I'm not sure I'm willing to do that. It seems like a feature of the mind to be philos...

Yeah, I did find that dream to be of interest to me. I liked the fact that I was going somewhere. Which leads me to believe that structural changes in...

I'm not sure, I'm ready for that. But, seems logical. But, then I don't know how to deal with negative motivations as in wanting to stay at home and d...

This. CBD has helped me in the past. And anything cannabinoid seems to help with Chrones disease or gastrointestinal issues.

I hear you. I can't fathom not sleeping well. Sleep is the only thing that entertains me sufficiently enough in life. Again, back to my post on the pr...

So, you agree with this attitude or should it be changed through philosophy? But, that's like trying to pull on a rug you stand on.

That's just a tautology. You've said nothing of import. So, quietism it is then.

I'm talking about attitudes formed through philosophy. Much of it seems like rationalizations of some Humean sort, where the passions dictate reason, ...

But, do you really believe that philosophy is the result of an overly obsessive or compulsive mind? I mean, does philosophy seem to you as futile in l...

True that, yet he never abandoned philosophy in his entire life. At one point he thought he solved all the problems of philosophy with the Tractatus L...

Can you expand on that? I feel that a reference to Wittgenstein is necessary here. Yeah, so philosophical pessimism is the cancer of philosophy?

Damm. What makes you want to commit suicide? That's scary, but I'd use benzos with alcohol. Dreamless sleep. Check out something called Silexan on Ama...

Therefore what? Nihilism rules then or solipsistic relativism? And can you provide a link or PDF to that excerpt?

Indeed. It seems to me that all this is leading to some form of nihilism.

So, thinking allowed a bit more about this. I find that there needs to be some narrative to philosophy. If that narrative is dictated by negativeistic...

Not quite there yet. Give me some time and I might catch the ball.

Why not? Maybe some people enjoy wallowing in a self-absorbed manner? The temptation to wallow is uninhibited so, there's really no deterrent to the a...

What's that?

Every topic on this forum, I suppose. Excessive self-reflection and the issue that philosophy must deal with being philosophical pessimism. How to dea...

Kudos to you Banno. Your our forum therapist right next to @"unenlightened".

I'm acutely aware of this fact and feel compelled to express my satisfaction with self-absorbed topics of my interest. Others would agree.

:halo:

Yeah; but, I have you to cheer me up with some Skinnerian behaviorism. *smiles*

I'm sorry to hear your still (I think) grieving. I've never experienced the death of a loved one although, I do worry a lot about the welfare of my mo...

I'm on the fence as of recent in regards to treating philosophy as therapy. I do agree with everything Wittgenstein has to say about treating philosop...

Yeah, I am disabled for having undifferentiated schizophrenia or a psychotic disorder. So, there's that aspect of my being. No fun in Posty's world.

I've somewhat grown accustomed to my predicament. My life is one of misery at my misfortune for being disabled. The psychodynamics of my situation is ...

Just to give a note, that I feel stuck in my ways here, and don't feel an urge to change it. Just so you don't feel frustrated if you see me posting m...

Like what? Philosophy has become a part of my being. It would be like cutting a piece of myself off. You know, I have noticed your distaste for these ...

What if other people are the cause of his or her grief? I mean, I find it remarkable that Marcus Aurelius, who must have been exposed to the strangest...

As far as I'm aware psychoanalysis is alive and kicking. Well, yes, the brain is constantly working. There's no off switch due to the nature of the mi...

Yeah, I get that. But, the liberals need some affirmation from science to prod on forward with pragmatic solutions to societies problems rather than f...

But, it's appealing to other countries too. Other countries have adopted an almost xenophobic anthropo-cultural version of individualism. Liberalism h...

They aren't few in the great States. Reagan was one, libertarians another, the zealots that they appeal to are of a very staunch attitude of enshrinin...

Then, addressing society we live in that shapes behaviors and actions instead of the individual becomes the focus, no?

Says who? Heh, had to say that. Anyway, I personally don't believe in free will. This is just a recent realization of mine. If it can be demonstrated ...

I do have to ask. Do you live your life in accordance with your philosophy of life? How do you cope with so much pessimism and inherent angst that you...

Yeah, I'm interested in what others think, given that we fleshed out all the nuances and details of your argument. I'm somewhat at a loss for words gi...

Isn't this a case of a systematically inchoate question?

Yes, I agree. I think there are some similarities as you suggested; but, looking deeper they are superficial. Just as a passing thought of mine.

Well said. In some sense, I feel that philosophy need trip sitters to quell the angst derived from many of it's professed beliefs.

Well, yes, we can pivot away; but, you can't doubt the fact that you're doubting, can you?