May 2010
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Contrasting evaluations
From my big survey course taught last spring: (con) “His beard was distracting.” (pro) “Huenemann’s beard was awesome! He looks like the terrier off of Lady and the Tramp!” Continue reading
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Initial thoughts on Young’s Nietzsche biography
I just finished Julian Young’s Friedrich Nietzsche: A Philosophical Biography (Cambridge), and wanted to share some initial thoughts about it. Some readers of this blog may wish to straighten me out on a few things, or lend their own observations. I’ll eventually work these first impressions into a more formal review. First things first: this… Continue reading
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Allen Toussaint
I happened across a recording of Allen Toussaint, a great New Orleans musician, and promptly bought his CD, The Bright Mississippi. Lots of old tunes, with bluesy piano that alternates between the old church style and something more appropriate to a brothel. But it’s the performance of “St. James Infirmary” that really makes the album.… Continue reading
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A geeky confession
OK, here it is: I really dig computer puzzle games with fantasy themes. Several years ago I tried “Myst” and became became hooked on the whole series of games. I am proud to say I completed Myst 1-4 (yes, I consulted cheats a few times), but didn’t mess with Uru, and haven’t yet convinced myself… Continue reading
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An odd quote from my Spinoza manuscript
“All things are necessitated by God with stark raving geometrical necessity.” I like the ring of that. Continue reading
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If only it were true
The context: purely speculative musings. Wife: “But if you were to go away for two weeks, who could step in and take over your life?” Me: “Hmm, I’m not sure … maybe Buffalo Bill.” Continue reading
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The grades are in …
…and so ends another academic year. As I related in an earlier post, it has been a thrilling term in some ways, with an uninterrupted flow of ideas, questions and confusions. My only complaint has been not enough leisure to try to pursue a few of the items with greater care. I hope over the… Continue reading
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