Like we were saying last night in our first Americana class, the great "sin" against Philosophy is stubbornly dogmatic incuriosity.
"In a world full of people who seem to know everything, passionately, based on little (often slanted) information... what a relief it is to be in the company of someone confident enough to stay unsure (that is, perpetually curious)."
Wonderful read from a wonderful mind: https://www.themarginalian.org/2023/04/09/george-saunders-uncertainty/
Supporting the study, critique, and appreciation of American philosophy and culture--"American Studies"-- in the tradition of William James, John Dewey, Charles Sanders Peirce, Emerson, Thoreau, et al... This site was constructed initially to support an Independent Readings course at Middle Tennessee State University in the Spring 2021 semester.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
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