/lit/ - Literature

>>14635128
>the Japanese are bugmen philisophically
Opinion discarded.

>>14635520
>Stop trying to find the truth in old writings
I just enjoy reading. I find the evolution of culture and ideas to be an interresting thing to study. I'm not really interested in seeking "Truth" in old texts, but seeing the evolution of concepts has given me a clear vision of where the "Now" is. This is also the gateway to seeing the interconnectedness of all realms of knowledge, ancient and modern. I think we might be saying the same thing but from different angles.

>>14634986
>This would follow trivially from his definition of tradition
Ya i'll probably just have to read his material to grasp his concept of Tradition. I really enjoy reading POMO philosophy so the idea of tradition (as far as a dictionary definition) really doesn't have much substance for me.

>>12017882
There are three bookshelves in my study:
The first bookshelf is categorized according to genre: religion, history, philosophy, magic, herbology, and some books on health, exercise and dieting. These I lend to friends and acquaintances if they care to read them, though I personally don't know anyone interested in books. I don't lend out books that I won't be able to easily replace.
Shelf two is classical literature and genre fiction. Same goes for these as above.
Shelf three is dedicated strictly to the "Dark Arts": Occult literature on left hand philosophy, black magic, demonology, necromancy, Afro-Caribbean religions, and a few books dealing with conspiracy theories and white supremacism coming from less than reputable sources (blacklisted books). These are all kept private. I refer to this part of the collection as "the restricted section".
My library, modest as it may be, is currently my life. Exploring the mysteries of life through the lens of those who have gone before me, while making my own contributions along the way, in the form of journals. I intend to compile them into a coherent text in the distant future.