This was a fascinating and deep discussion that I thoroughly enjoyed reading...Tthank you Romaric and Maria. I agree that there must always remain free speech especially in University debates, whether passions are raised in defiance against certain subjects.... the freedom to debate is necessary.
I read something recently about the first Analytical Engine. The origin of the computer was a steam-operated machine the size of a locomotive, the brain-child of Charles Babbage. However, it did not come to fruition until Lord Byron's daughter Augusta Ada Byron devised the world's first computer programming. What was curious about this, was the fact that her mother who was briefly married to Byron, was determined her daughter would not follow the poetic route of her father, but ensured that Ada had a strict education in science and mathematics. Ada became the Countess of Lovelace and studied as a metaphysician and analyst, actually describing her studies as 'poetical science'. She was a great influence for Alan Turing in the 1940's. She died in 1852, having been estranged from her father, yet at 36 years old, she was buried, at her request, beside her father in Nottinghamshire. This story amazed me because it was not usual for women to be educated in science or mathematics at that time, yet she explored every facet of analytical thinking and the philosophy of metaphysics. She thought in terms of weaving and patterns, and said that this engine could also create music. Was this the origin of the first synthesiser? The USA department of Defense named her as the mother of the early computer programming language Ada.
I loved the way Maria described her change of heart during COVID Government restrictions. Also, I liked your own change of heart because of the political stranglehold on your profession at the time. I wonder what will arise out of Kathleen Stock's change of heart because of restrictive governing? The philosophical minds survive it all.
thanks really really really enjoy the interview with a philosophy format...
"they all seem to arrive at the notion of some sort of metaphysical anxiety which is the experiential correlate of the individual vis-a-vis, not any specific problem in their life, but something non objectifiable and indeterminate which is not separable from existence itself, not any particular existence, but human existence as such, as it is in its a priori nature (not affected by any empirical state of the world or the individual)."
I call it the… —gap.
I find all those writers mentioned tedious and stuck in thickets we write to hide in (or gap over), including thickets of authenticity of various brambling.
Also, someone recently claimed I had no premises, is it safe to assume that are a type of bot?authentic or not?
(It is just that the technical term 'premises' pop up in my substack world and I had not seen it for a long time... so it became a comment, here no big deal.
I was perhaps looking for a usage of premises from a philosopher.
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Is it possible to think or be alive without premises?
I understand 'premises' is a technical term in philosophy and is perhaps different from 'framework of assumptions' and that many of these are cultural default settings we may be more or less aware of, with one of philosophies job is to investigate these, but….
If I say X:
(narcissists are a bigger problem than (e.g.) structural or systemic issues)
and a co-respondent rejects this X when I use it to criticise Y
(e.g. leadership around the world)
and says I have no "premises" when I have clearly, or unclearly, stated a proposition which might be regarded as a premise (my X example).
What is the commenter doing? Are they ① rejecting my premise/s in saying I have none, ② rejecting that I have premises (at all, ever) or ③ they are just gaslighting me with jargon in order to distract/defer/deflect...
Wonderful interview and discussion. Thank you, it has definitely been a mindful presentation and reading.
As an aside, thought the title stated Marie Antoinette: Meaning, Authenticity and Responsibility in Difficult Times. Which would have been an interesting historical example of both a political and philosophical viewpoint and being, in and of itself. As am not doing a biography of her, am very glad for what developed instead.
Thank you. I hope I pointed the limelight on philosophy and its potential for dissent and emancipation, at least when philosophy isn't under the exclusive control of academia and its bureaucrats.
Philosophy is, in my view, supposed to discomfort those who are comfortable and comfort those who are not. Being pretty much a Free Speech absolutist, any limitation on speech, other than that which incites violence, the violent overthrow, as opposed to the peaceful overthrow, of a government, or the using of words and phrases that can bring about violence, is or should be prevented to the maximum degree. Everyone has the right to proclaim their views, no one has the right to enforce their views, parents and children may be exceptions, to some extent.
The search for Truth or something approximating it should be superior to that of the Will to Power.
This was a fascinating and deep discussion that I thoroughly enjoyed reading...Tthank you Romaric and Maria. I agree that there must always remain free speech especially in University debates, whether passions are raised in defiance against certain subjects.... the freedom to debate is necessary.
I read something recently about the first Analytical Engine. The origin of the computer was a steam-operated machine the size of a locomotive, the brain-child of Charles Babbage. However, it did not come to fruition until Lord Byron's daughter Augusta Ada Byron devised the world's first computer programming. What was curious about this, was the fact that her mother who was briefly married to Byron, was determined her daughter would not follow the poetic route of her father, but ensured that Ada had a strict education in science and mathematics. Ada became the Countess of Lovelace and studied as a metaphysician and analyst, actually describing her studies as 'poetical science'. She was a great influence for Alan Turing in the 1940's. She died in 1852, having been estranged from her father, yet at 36 years old, she was buried, at her request, beside her father in Nottinghamshire. This story amazed me because it was not usual for women to be educated in science or mathematics at that time, yet she explored every facet of analytical thinking and the philosophy of metaphysics. She thought in terms of weaving and patterns, and said that this engine could also create music. Was this the origin of the first synthesiser? The USA department of Defense named her as the mother of the early computer programming language Ada.
I loved the way Maria described her change of heart during COVID Government restrictions. Also, I liked your own change of heart because of the political stranglehold on your profession at the time. I wonder what will arise out of Kathleen Stock's change of heart because of restrictive governing? The philosophical minds survive it all.
Dwina, I learned a lot from your comment. Thank you so much!
Likewise from Romaric's interview and discussion with you, Maria. Thank you.***
thanks really really really enjoy the interview with a philosophy format...
"they all seem to arrive at the notion of some sort of metaphysical anxiety which is the experiential correlate of the individual vis-a-vis, not any specific problem in their life, but something non objectifiable and indeterminate which is not separable from existence itself, not any particular existence, but human existence as such, as it is in its a priori nature (not affected by any empirical state of the world or the individual)."
I call it the… —gap.
I find all those writers mentioned tedious and stuck in thickets we write to hide in (or gap over), including thickets of authenticity of various brambling.
Also, someone recently claimed I had no premises, is it safe to assume that are a type of bot?authentic or not?
"someone recently claimed I had no premises, is it safe to assume that are a type of bot? Authentic or not?"
Could you please clarify? I don't understand the question. Thanks!
(It is just that the technical term 'premises' pop up in my substack world and I had not seen it for a long time... so it became a comment, here no big deal.
I was perhaps looking for a usage of premises from a philosopher.
___________________the fold__________________
Is it possible to think or be alive without premises?
I understand 'premises' is a technical term in philosophy and is perhaps different from 'framework of assumptions' and that many of these are cultural default settings we may be more or less aware of, with one of philosophies job is to investigate these, but….
If I say X:
(narcissists are a bigger problem than (e.g.) structural or systemic issues)
and a co-respondent rejects this X when I use it to criticise Y
(e.g. leadership around the world)
and says I have no "premises" when I have clearly, or unclearly, stated a proposition which might be regarded as a premise (my X example).
What is the commenter doing? Are they ① rejecting my premise/s in saying I have none, ② rejecting that I have premises (at all, ever) or ③ they are just gaslighting me with jargon in order to distract/defer/deflect...
Wonderful interview and discussion. Thank you, it has definitely been a mindful presentation and reading.
As an aside, thought the title stated Marie Antoinette: Meaning, Authenticity and Responsibility in Difficult Times. Which would have been an interesting historical example of both a political and philosophical viewpoint and being, in and of itself. As am not doing a biography of her, am very glad for what developed instead.
Thank you. I hope I pointed the limelight on philosophy and its potential for dissent and emancipation, at least when philosophy isn't under the exclusive control of academia and its bureaucrats.
Philosophy is, in my view, supposed to discomfort those who are comfortable and comfort those who are not. Being pretty much a Free Speech absolutist, any limitation on speech, other than that which incites violence, the violent overthrow, as opposed to the peaceful overthrow, of a government, or the using of words and phrases that can bring about violence, is or should be prevented to the maximum degree. Everyone has the right to proclaim their views, no one has the right to enforce their views, parents and children may be exceptions, to some extent.
The search for Truth or something approximating it should be superior to that of the Will to Power.