"Miller"
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>> "Miller"
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>> news:sUxjj.445$ha2.117@newsfe02.lga...>>>>I suspect we are at the Kindergarten level of understanding of science
>>>> and philosophy.
>>>>
>>>> The ancient Greeks were at the pre-school level, I suspect (and what
>>>> an impressive pre-school it was!), and we've advanced a little way
>>>> since then.
>>>>
>>>> We look at the body of knowledge that we've acquired in the last 500
>>>> years or so, and we are understandably impressed -- but how will this
>>>> knowledge compare with the knowledge we acquire in the next 500 years?
>>>>
>>>> I suspect that 500 years hence, we will be grouped along with the
>>>> ancient Greeks as belonging to the speculative phase of human history.
>>>>
>>>> That being said, I stand in awe of the intellectual achievements of
>>>> Humankind so far -- and I look forward with hope (mingled with much
>>>> concern) to the coming decades, with all the advances in knowledge and
>>>> understand that I expect will occur.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Brett
>>>>
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>>>
>>> I think philosophy and religion are about as decadent and stale as rock
>>> and roll. All three concepts are way past their prime.
>>>
>>> Scott
>> You have got to be kidding.
>>
>> I only have to hear the opening rhythm of Spencer Davis playing "Gimme
>> Some Loving" and Im ready to burst into energy ;-).
>>
>> BOfL
>>
>>
>>
>
> That's my point. Winwood is still around, but he is into more jazzy stuff
> now. That first came out, what, almost 40 years ago? The world has moved
> on (for good or bad).
He has moved on, as all do, but his creation is still as valid today. Not
good or bad. Is.
>
> Religion and philosophy has likewise stagnated. We discuss Kant and
> Nietzsche land Rand like they are around today, writing about ideas that
> relate to what is happening now. It seems like we ride an intellectual
> high horse, each of us "knowing" that our particular pet philosophers are
> the "true" ones--eternal, omniscient.
Which is why I have never been a follower, or a philosopher and alwaystalk
inthe first person, relaqting to my experiences.
>
> When they have mostly been dead for centuries. Its a sort of intellectual
> necrophilia. I am not sure this is doing us any good.
Pass on my condolances to "us" when you meet them on the road....
Now wheres my record player...:-)...I feel some "good" coming on. Think Ill
add a few Hollies, particularly :"Long Tall Woman In A Black Dress"
yehawwwww..
BOfL
>
> Regards, Scott
>
