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Post by Warrior Thorin on Jul 6, 2004 15:12:22 GMT -5
Sounds like AP is a philosophy major. If not, I commend you for your critical thinking.
I recall sitting in an undergraduate Philosophy class, determined to not let some "liberal" egghead ruin me by throwing some anachronistic rubbish in my head. Oops, he was not an eggehead and I actually owe a great deal to that philosophy professor as I learned how to actually think. Want to know what he did to get me to realize why I was a poor thinker at the time? He got me to question every one of my beliefs. I spent an entire summer having an identity crisis and realized most of my "personal" beliefs were merely my acceptance of others' beliefs. Eventually, I reconciled my identity and threw out most of what I had thought were correct assumptions. When you can do that, you are more free than many of the static thinkers.
Am I correct that this is one of your points, AP?
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Post by Anti Pharisaism on Jul 6, 2004 15:29:27 GMT -5
AP does not hold a degree in philosophy. Philosophy is a noble hobby. A degree in the sciences is worth more than the paper it is printed on. More than can be said for those who dwell in the liberal arts.
Warrior Thorin,
You have distinguished yourself in the eye of Anti Pharisaism. To have the intellectual aptitude to undergo such self-reflection is an admiral quality, possessed by few in this game, and even fewer in life.
You are absolutely correct in you discernment of AP’s statement and are more free than many of the static thinkers.
Sincerely,
Anti Pharisaism
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Post by InterstellarPlanet on Jul 6, 2004 21:52:45 GMT -5
Ah, there it is. As I predicted. I give my opinion, and you insult my intelligence. Well done. I have no more to say to you.
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Post by SardaASSK on Jul 7, 2004 0:39:19 GMT -5
AP seems to me, to be a hard core realist, I don't think he could have rebuked your statements without seeming just a little rude. I often find myself agreeing with realist views AP, but I like to think we can make an illusion of civil protections stick in some cases
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Post by Anti Pharisaism on Jul 7, 2004 8:46:31 GMT -5
Your intelligence was not insulted. Reasoning was called into question and recommendations, as well as information, were provided to aid in improving such skills.
Agreed.
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Post by KingmanReef on Jul 17, 2004 16:03:41 GMT -5
People are neither created, nor deserve to be treated equally. hah. maybe i'm just new at this...but isn't there only one way to make babies?
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Post by SardaASSK on Jul 18, 2004 1:53:22 GMT -5
Yeah, order them from third world countries.
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Post by KingmanReef on Jul 18, 2004 6:28:21 GMT -5
ah, i see. my bad.
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Post by Chosen Men on Jul 18, 2004 9:11:14 GMT -5
Philosophy is a noble hobby.
And I always thought philosophy was a required course for people without common sense.
AP... would it be fair to say your name derives from a negative view of extreme legalism?
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Post by Anti Pharisaism on Jul 19, 2004 5:33:32 GMT -5
AP requests that this be enacted by the NPO. Those deemed by Francos Spain not to have common sense are to be required to attend philosophy courses. Proof of course completion is to be provided to AP for summarization of course requirements, grade earned, and other accomplishments by the NS while enrolled for review by Francos Spain. Failure to comply shall result in ejection from the NPO.
One could, as you have, draw such a conclusion. However, the nations title is self explanatory upon looking up Pharisaism in the dictionary (Def #2 in most dictionaries and encarta).
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Post by KingmanReef on Jul 19, 2004 5:42:31 GMT -5
a compulsory philosphy course. that is the most amusing idea i have heard in a long time. i am of the opinion that common sense cannot be instilled through philosophical debate. if you lack it, you lack it. and attempting to educate you is pointless.
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Post by Anti Pharisaism on Jul 27, 2004 15:07:46 GMT -5
Agreed.
AP withdraws the request.
Instead, those lacking common sense should not be considered a person, and denied the rights thereof. (Ergo it is not unlawful to kill them).
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Post by SardaASSK on Jul 29, 2004 7:32:37 GMT -5
What we really need is compulsory political classes so the whole country doesn't vote morons like Bush into office Now that's lacking common sense.
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Post by landocanstas on Jul 29, 2004 13:41:21 GMT -5
I also think AP is a big fan of Nietzche and I would go so far as to say that his power rhetoric has not given him a single idea uninspired from Nietzche. Perhaps begging the question but i stand by my statement. I don't mean that as an insult either, just an observation.
Kant has said that all rational beings are an end in themselves and therefore contain inherent worth. If that is true then power rhetoric cannot be true, for thrives on the premis that those that are less powerfl are to be used by those more powerful.
If you deny rational beings as an end in and of themselves because of the lack of a god then you must contend with Sartre who says that because of the absence of a god there is no essence prior to existence in which case all things are possible and people are only as strong as they choose to be. It follows then, that only those who choose power as a virtue deserve to exist and then you are standing on a value judgement, morality. Power is the highest virtue to those in a world wher no morality exists. Why is it then that power stands out, why draw the line there?
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Post by Anti Pharisaism on Aug 3, 2004 20:30:35 GMT -5
As previously Stated: AP is not a philosophy major.
The nation is primarily educated in the biological, environmental, and agricultural sciences. With some courses in psychology and economics.
Due to the constant comparisons AP has decided to read the works of Kant and Rand (The metaphysics of Morals: recommended by friend). Recomendations as to a good book by Nietzche would be greatly appreciated.
An explanataion of who Sartre is would be appreciated as well. Did this person mean physically or mentally popwerful? Either way, there are genetic limitations, therefore, no matter how hard you will yourself to be intelligent or strong, if your aspirations are to high you cannot be as strong as you choose.
Like the comments.
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