Thu 17 Jun, 2010 10:13 am - I really wouldn't consider fictional characters to be philosophers--the creator of the fictional characters could be, but not the characters themselves. Its not like they did any philosophy... (view)
Wed 16 Jun, 2010 04:06 pm - No, Alan Watts is not an academic philosopher. As far as I know, Watts' highest degree was a master's in theology. That's not to say that I don't respect Watts as a... (view)
Wed 16 Jun, 2010 05:18 am - Well, there are two types of philosophy as far as I am concerned. There is "Philosophy" which is only for academics where they do their charade with their colleagues in the exclusive... (view)
Tue 15 Jun, 2010 02:28 pm - I realize that Eastern spiritual texts has philosophy underlying it, but when I am in the mood to read a philosophy book, I am not going to pick up the Tao te Ching, the I Ching, or the Upanishads.... (view)
Mon 14 Jun, 2010 11:18 am - Recon hasn't made the transition yet. His last post was the day before the changeover. Someone had made a comment on one of his posts.
I sent Recon a message hoping that he may join us in... (view)
Sun 13 Jun, 2010 07:22 pm - While taking a break from reading Ortega, I decided to revisit this list, and make a new one, not that it really matters. My last one was way too influence by the academic in me. I didn't... (view)