The Philosophy Forums at OnlinePhilosophyClub.com aim to be an oasis of intelligent in-depth civil debate and discussion. Topics discussed extend far beyond philosophy and philosophers. What makes us a philosophy forum is more about our approach to the discussions than what subject is being debated. Common topics include but are absolutely not limited to neuroscience, psychology, sociology, cosmology, religion, political theory, ethics, and so much more.
This is a humans-only philosophy club. We strictly prohibit bots and AIs from joining.
Chat about anything your heart desires here, just be civil. Factual or scientific questions about philosophy go here (e.g. "When was Socrates born?"), and so most homework help questions belong here. Note, posts in the off-topic section will not increase new members post counts. This includes the introductions and feedback sections.
ThomasHobbes wrote: ↑May 11th, 2018, 6:15 am
Art without craft is like sex without love
I would say that art without passion is like sex without love.
For me, art without craft seems more akin to the first fumbling efforts in the back seats of cars. Naive art, which occasionally be wonderful - as can some cynical art and sex, for that matter. Trashiness in life has its place
An artist can be as passionate as you like and still produce **** in a can. For art you need to make some effort and cherish the craft of art to produce something worthwhile.
Any brute can make sex passionately without any love.
A Banker may know the cost of everything, but the value of nothing.
Religion is at its best when it makes us ask hard questions of ourselves.
It is at its worst when it deludes us into thinking we have all the answers for everybody else. Archibald Macleish.
ThomasHobbes wrote: ↑May 18th, 2018, 6:51 pm
"Talented"???
sh1t in a can?
If one is inhabiting lofty peaks, then almost everything appears small.
I'm not considering people's abilities from that vantage point.
I do not think "abilities" comes into your purview at all.
What I dislike in "Art" with a capital A, is that people who make sh1t in a can are the ones claiming the lofty peaks.
As chemistry is considered to the hub of the physical sciences, so the concept of love as a strong positive sentiment could be considered to the hub of the social sciences. The word love is not subject to definition, but is interpreted as to it's standing with the phenomena of indifference, hate, madness, lust, and power and can only be subjected to subjective interpretations.
Greta wrote: ↑May 12th, 2018, 8:52 pm
Justice only exists as a happy accident.
True. I heard a woman talk on her cell at the local auto-body shop. "Honey, I am going to be late with dinner. I was stopping at a red light and someone came into me from behind."
A happy accident: just is.
This search engine is powered by Hunger, Thirst, and a desperate need to Mate.
The feeling that you are special, at its best when grounded in humility and with an aversion to developing a sense of entitlement which generates bad boundaries.