Another figurine arrived today. Evidently, the collection needed a little gender balance. Happy Thanksgiving to all of my extremely thoughtful Aesthetics students.
Out of love of mankind, as well as despair at my embarrassing situation, seeing I had not accomplished anything and had been unable to make anything easier than it had already been made, from a genuine interest in those who make everything easy, I conceived it my task to make difficulties everywhere.
— Kierkegaard, Concluding Unscientific Postscript
Apologies to Eric
For the record: I just looked at Eric’s comments and he is not guilty of confusing necessary and sufficient conditions in Aesthetics class today. I express my regrets and humbly ask for forgiveness. I’ll do penance by forcing myself to look at the three little statues that I’ve hidden away somewhere in the office.
Philosophy Club Tomorrow!
We’ll meet at 7 PM in the GC Faculty Lounge. Luke Small will lead a discussion on the Ontological Argument.
Philosophy Program Closed for Failure to Find Answers →
Very funny, in an uncomfortable sort of way.
What can be asserted without proof can be rejected without proof.
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Christopher Hitchens
What proof does he have for this claim? Is it self-referentially incoherent?
Aesthetics Papers Due Monday
Remember that papers for Aesthetics are due on Monday. E-mail them to me before the end of the day on Monday. I must have the papers on Monday in order for everyone to have time to finish their comments by Friday. Late papers will not be accepted.
Aesthetics Reading Change
I’m changing the reading for Wednesday to “Fearing Fictions” by Kendall Walton.
Poetry Reading 7 PM in GC 212
A friend of mine, Nathan Brown, will present a poetry reading at 7 PM tonight in room 212 of the Geiger Center. I know you’re all hard at work on those philosophy term papers, but you have permission to take a break tonight.
