Victoria Hughes wrote at 03/26/2013 11:27 AM: > 1. The discussion also references non-European, non-white-male models for > awareness, reality, conceptual modeling, etc. > 2. The discussion does not devolve into intellectual posturing.
This reminded me of the Ulam quote: "Talking about non-linear mathematics is like talking about non-elephant zoology." -- Stanislaw Ulam I willingly admit my ignorance. But honestly, is there _any_ philosophy that is not, ultimately, intellectual posturing? ;-) Or, further, is there any speech/verbiage whatsoever that is not, ultimately, intellectual posturing? I heard from somewhere a speculation that the emergence of human language replaced (to whatever extent) grooming. If that's at all true, then I suppose there is some speech ... pillow talk, platitudes, or perhaps lyricism/poetry that is as much about physics (soothing and communion) as it is about the ideal of communication or intellect. And I suppose one might believe (act as if) the expression of an ideal (an intellectual artifact) via words is somehow authentic as opposed to posturing. But, when I examine my own behavior in the light of what I observe from others and vice versa, it's quite difficult to distinguish between the former (authentic expression) and the latter (posturing). But, I also admit my gullibility and naivete. -- =><= glen e. p. ropella Like it's screwed itself in hell ============================================================ FRIAM Applied Complexity Group listserv Meets Fridays 9a-11:30 at cafe at St. John's College to unsubscribe http://redfish.com/mailman/listinfo/friam_redfish.com
