Yeah, I had to figure it out for myself also.

I don't campaign against rationality; you're mistaken about that. I'm not in Pilate's camp. I campaign against bullshit asserted by people who don't understand what's what.

If, as you say, no one understands the true or right definition of "rationality," then it is strange for you to refer to my position as "not very rational." lol You might be starting

Philosophy and critical thinking are about open (as in openminded!) inquiry into what you don't already know. As I told you, knowing the truth disqualifies one from a) understanding what philosophy is

Rorty doesn't interest me Well, axio, my only interest in history is what we can manage to learn about it that will provide a better future and more possibilities for people. And my main interest in philosophy

Just spoke with Gina. Nothing new will happen for a while. We've had great conversations, and she's given me great advice. I just need to go back and redo everything (this will be draft # 12...). [sigh]

Thanks for sharing, @shenobie. I appreciate it. All the best, Mike

Well, @shenobie, I'd like to know how it affected your perspectives and your activities, if you'd be kind enough share your experience of that. I haven't heard much from people about their insights...it

k thx!

btw imo If someone relies on intuition in order to decide what to think then it will be impossible for that person to do philosophy. Philosophy is anti-intuitive; it requires complete trust in reason and

I misspoke; I apologize. I regret my mistake. I wrote that your emotions are irrelevant to others. That's not what I meant. I failed at editing properly. That was incorrect (obviously). I care about what

Ouch. Did you ask for help? I can't find anything like that in your message. "Obviously, I don't know what "openly inquiring" means to you." Hmmm. That's interesting, and it's important.

Ok, then. You're definitely in charge, and if you say stop we stop. [sigh] "* I did learn important and useful insights*" That's nice. I'm not clear how they changed anything for you, or how

"I put them together in my head and draw a conclusion, which is probably based on my own expressed fears. Given that this conclusion will shape my reactions going forward, better to bring them out

"I am still confused around the topic of what you would like to see with regard to people reading and commenting on your writing." I get that you're confused, but I can't figure out what it is

"Isn't that contradictory? From your side, you solicit readership and interaction, but when I do the same thing, it is evidence of anxiety and desperation. Does that mean that you are anxious or desperate

Good morning. I'm glad to hear that you're doing well. I'm fine, thanks. Gina wrote that she appreciated my last blog entry, but I don't know what will happen next with her. I need to figure out what I