/lit/ - Literature

>>2336497
>>2336454
Richmond Lattimore would have a word with you.

>>1851235
Explain why she is not a philosopher, then.

>>1851211
I don't follow. Why would it matter if they noticed?

>>1851072
Lots of philosophers write stories or aphorisms to help explain their ideas.

>>1851191
>Which the ideal Randian wouldn't be concerned with at all.

Are you saying that the Randian doesn't care about the negative results of their selfish pursuits?

>>1851140
> In real world however every action has a reaction that influences everyone else.

I like this critique. People like Hank Rearden walk this fine line between intellectual fulfillment and living a wealthy life. Rand assumes that the two goals are not contradictory, while it seems to me that they are - that is, one cannot be beneficial to humanity by seeking purely selfish desires, because pursuing those desires may lead to external consequences. The only harm comes from deliberate immoral acts, like those of Francisco D'Anconia, not from unintended externalities that result from their capitalistic enterprises.

>>1587156
1. Tripcodes facilitate communication. If everyone is anonymous then its hard to have a discussion, since you can never be sure whether the person you replied to has replied to your reply.
2. Adding a name is just facilitates that concept further, expanding it into other threads, since the name attached to the code facilitates conversations in different threads over time.

Please stop assuming its about arrogance. There are perfectly legitimate reasons for having tripcodes and names attached to them. If the person is a tripfag because they want attention, then you will know this by what they say.

>>1542854
The Seleucid Empire falls apart on its own, they're surrounded by enemies. I prefer to take on the Romans - they're much more difficult.

>>1457925
McPherson is pretty good. Another great Civil War book i would recommended is "The South vs. The South" by William w. Freehling. Very good overview of the battle chronology of the Civil War with a very interesting thesis. Very well written as well.

>>1314646
1. People mainly object when Christians want to say that the Bible is infallible while at the same time arguing that certain passages have to be interpreted.
2. The Constitution was not purported to be inspired by god, and one would expect that a work inspired by God wouldn't be so full of contradictions and confusion.

>>1290460
>I suspect the *content* of one's paper doesn't matter, as long as it has the *form* of academic writing, i.e. a correctly formatted works cited page and decent prose style
See: post-modernism

I studied English too, and a lot of teachers liked papers that dealt with controversial topics. For instance: in my Shakespeare class the teacher brought up the idea that there was an incestuous relationship between Lear and Cordelia. Of course, theres absolutely no textual evidence for that claim, but nonetheless the teacher considered it a valid topic for discussion, and proceeded to devote an entire class to it.

>>1286154
>What's the "science" behind creationism, how do you test it?
There is none. The only theory put forth is called "irreducible complexity" the proof of which has been debunked

Creationism is un-scientific. It presupposes that truths can't be discovered from the universe using logic and facts, because everything that goes against the creationism story is wrong regardless of its merit.

>>1263918
Read Toni Morrison

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>>1221649
>"beautiful prose" is the art of wasting words
Congrats, you have absolutely no understanding of art.

>>1220589
>Implying the classics should be read for anything but enjoyment

>>1215661
>Lolita
>erotica

>>1131090
Nietzsche's ideal men are artists and philosophers, not capitalists who believe they are superior individuals just because they can create wealth. Creating wealth is not nearly as difficult as creating a great artistic work.

>>1131056
Except that she has an overly high estimation of the character and skill of businesspeople.

>>1070842
>to make it okay for full-grown women to give up all responsibility
This. Women should be taking care of children and the family, not pursuing their own selfish desires.

>>1053228
Do you think it would be wise to learn French the same way?

>>1053199
I find that hard to believe. The novel is completely without pretense. Pure and honest and deep. I don't believe someone who really loves Proust could be a pretentious person.

>>1050721
HAH! Thats my favorite bookstore as well. I go there frequently.

>>1053155
>I'am looking now for an english translation, any idea?
As fas as i am aware there is only one complete translation by C. K. Scott Moncrieff. I read Swann's Way translated by him and it was the most important literature experience in my life as well, but am holding back reading all of it in English because i want to read it in French.

But why would you want to read it in English after reading it in French?

>>1052977
Read both parts of Swann's way. Both parts are exceptional.