The Place of Unlearning
- Thread starter Murfish
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Not so much "contributed" as being totally responsible for it.
Ever seen The Tenant? Polanski's best film in my opinion.
I didn't want to use the root direct again in the post. I give some credit to Nicholson, Dunaway, and Huston.
No...haven't seen it.
Really? Odd, I figured you'd have atleast heard of his work. Definitely, definitely put his work at the top of your To-Read list, his two most famous works are probably The Metamorphosis and The Trial, both of which are wonderful. They're both quick reads, I'd highly recommend the both of them. The Castle is also wonderful, among many of his other short stories. Kafka was a genius, he's like the literary equivalent of a surrealist filmmaker like Luis Bunuel.
Well if you're interested in Kierkegaard and existentialism then you should definitely seek out some Franz Kafka, along with Dostoyevsky he's considered among the best and most important existential fiction writers ever.
Ever read any Dostoyevsky?
Well if you ever want any suggestions, you know who to ask (TDigs or I obviously 
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We know our stuff. And soon...so shall you. I'd suggest getting on the Dostoyevsky and Kafka soon. Kierkegaard is very good (better than Nietzche) as long as you don't mind a bit of religious undertones to your philosophy.
)We know our stuff. And soon...so shall you. I'd suggest getting on the Dostoyevsky and Kafka soon. Kierkegaard is very good (better than Nietzche) as long as you don't mind a bit of religious undertones to your philosophy.
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The Savage Detectives is easily one of the best books I've ever read. Some wannabe jaded blogger said it made him run out of his apartment and scream for joy when he finished it. And, even though the guy seemed like a right cunt, I couldn't help but nod in agreement with what he said.
Also, in terms of philosophy, don't even think about tackling Kierkegaard right now. It might be the case that you're a genus and will understand every word he says, but, more than likely, you'll throw his work across the room out of frustration after the first twenty or so pages. If you want to get into philosophy, start with some Plato or Descartes. Kierkegaard is a continental philosopher, so, you will more than likely have to read Kant, Schopenhauer, and Hegel before you can truly understand what he's saying (you'll probably have to read some Husserl and Nietzsche as well). And, unfortunately, while Kant and Schopenhauer are a bitch to get through, Hegel is pretty much fucking impossible.
I commend you for wanting to read some existentialist philosophy, but, I'd wait until after you've taken a class on Kant in college.
None so far, but at the next party I go to I'll have to bring some weed.
I knew you recommended it, so I figured that I should pic it up.
I looked through Border's super small philosophy section and wanted to pick up either Thus Spoke Zarathustra or Either/Or. They seemed to be the most interesting. I was also considering Descartes' critique on...um method I think.
Currently reading...
The Savage Detectives(pulled me in faster than I thought it would)
Y: The Last Man Vol. 9
Zombie-Loan
Veritas
Death Note
Reborn
They're all good IMO
I'm watching Boondocks right now. I record 6 hours worth of recording on Cartoon Network on Saturdays.
The Savage Detectives(pulled me in faster than I thought it would)
Y: The Last Man Vol. 9
Zombie-Loan
Veritas
Death Note
Reborn
They're all good IMO
I'm watching Boondocks right now. I record 6 hours worth of recording on Cartoon Network on Saturdays.
They can shoot me a pm if they want to know why, but I feel like I'm repeating the other judges when I put up my reasoning. It also takes up time.
Send me your list, man.
How are they coming along Murfish? Remember, they need to be done by sunday morning.
