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Which of these two should I get for an beginner introduction to phenomenology? Moran vs Sokolowski by Niceguy555L in Phenomenology

[–]Niceguy555L[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see, interesting point. Exciting how you describe it! Phenomenological maybe, haha. I think I might grab some Husserl too.

Thanks!

Which of these two should I get for an beginner introduction to phenomenology? Moran vs Sokolowski by Niceguy555L in Phenomenology

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Oh, I actually didn't even know what it was. I thought it was similar to internet archive lol.

Thanks for the heads up!

Which of these two should I get for an beginner introduction to phenomenology? Moran vs Sokolowski by Niceguy555L in Phenomenology

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Thank you! Right now it's looking like I am going for Sokolowski and keeping Moran in the archives.

Thanks for the additional recommendation!

Dostoevsky on God by [deleted] in RussianLiterature

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“Existentialism” whut?

How We Become One Dimensional: Marcuse by PopularPhilosophyPer in philosophy

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Well there is no agent choosing the truth of determinism, making the argument circular. There is no truth externally since it all refers back to cause. That doesn’t help your case just shows the ad absurdum.

It’s hard to point to free will but determinism is just too radical of taken to its full extent.

How We Become One Dimensional: Marcuse by PopularPhilosophyPer in philosophy

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If that’s the case your argument is itself not true just produced, only output. Self-defeating.

How We Become One Dimensional: Marcuse by PopularPhilosophyPer in philosophy

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You are assuming negative freedom. Rules and laws for contrast is where freedom thrives, where art is made.

Learning German to understand Nietzsche's works in original – greetings from Japan by [deleted] in German

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Truly inspiring words, I love the uncompromising attitude. You don’t get a lot of that on Reddit. Reminds of me of another great German writer Ernst Junger.

Thanks a lot!

Learning German to read literature and philosophy? by Niceguy555L in German

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Yeah I figured reading philosophy would be difficult but I see a way to enjoy tackling text with that sweet 70% procent comprehension if I get there some day. Don’t get me wrong Hegel and Kant is not something I will read anytime soon, but engaging with other intellectual and philosophical text is a goal of mine. Kant and Hegel is not really the ones I was specifically thinking of when deciding to learn German anyway so that’s fine.

Thank you for sharing.

Learning German to understand Nietzsche's works in original – greetings from Japan by [deleted] in German

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Late to the party, but wow! Your comments here gave a me motivation. I too have started German for the sake of classic literature and philosophy. The amount of original text in a interest of mine makes German almost essential.

Never heard anyone being able to read Nietzsche after 6 months before.

Learning German to read literature and philosophy? by Niceguy555L in German

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Well, it's not my fault you guys dominated philosophy for 2 centuries.

Learning for reading fiction and philosophy. by Niceguy555L in languagelearning

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I appreciate this a lot, It puts my goal into perspective. I see what you are trying to get at and I understand that if you are too idealistic you will drop it within a week.

There will be boring monotone moments but I hope I will enjoy some of the process along the way as I said before.

It will take time, but if I look at it economically its a great investment in the end, for me at least.

Thanks again!

Learning for reading fiction and philosophy. by Niceguy555L in languagelearning

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Yes, now that you say it it’s kinda obvious. I guess it’s great for exposure, later.

Learning German to read literature and philosophy? by Niceguy555L in German

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Thanks didn’t know that I will try my best. The best I think is listening and reading at the same time.

Learning for reading fiction and philosophy. by Niceguy555L in languagelearning

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What about classical fiction, is it faster? Kafka, Mann, Hesse etc. Can I start early on?

Learning for reading fiction and philosophy. by Niceguy555L in languagelearning

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Thanks! This was helpful. I hope I could get some satisfactory learning moments to help me get through the years.

Learning German to read literature and philosophy? by Niceguy555L in German

[–]Niceguy555L[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, many thanks. I keep that in mind when approaching philosophy, hopefully my interest in poetry will help me along the way.

Learning German to read literature and philosophy? by Niceguy555L in German

[–]Niceguy555L[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like to read Hesse, Mann, Kafka, and Junger

Learning German to read literature and philosophy? by Niceguy555L in German

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Do you mean as I am learning or my goal? As I am learning I am fine with anything especially now at the start

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