Getting distracted by ideas

The phenomenology of trying to do philosophy while in the middle of a semester

It’s like this. You’re really hungry for beans. But first you need to wash the pot. But then you need a sponge — where is it? Then the phone rings. It’s the guy who took your sponge. Why did he take the sponge, and why is he calling to tell you? Rats, the water is overflowing. Remember, you want the beans. But first, you need to find the pot again; you set it down somewhere. Is that guy still on the phone? Can I find another sponge? And so on.

4 responses to “The phenomenology of trying to do philosophy while in the middle of a semester”

  1. Michael Drake Avatar
    Michael Drake

    “But this is our hill. And these are our beans.”

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  2. Huenemann Avatar
    Huenemann

    Thanks, Rob. Looks like a great conference, but my German isn’t up to it.

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  3. Chris Avatar
    Chris

    Charlie, that guy with the sponge calls me all the time too. ct

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