Dope Philosophers (alternative, beatles, Tupac, quote, Lute)

GravitySlips · 09-26-2007, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by DontRunMeOver

Surprise your teacher by not writing about a western philosopher (esp. Northern European 18th/19th/20th century or Ancient Greek). You could write about Asian philosophers like Lao Tzu, Zhuang Zi, Vātsyāyana (wrote the Karma Sutra) or maybe an African philosopher. More interesting than just harping on about a bunch of dreary Germans.

interesting and good advice. Eastern philosophy has always interested me, but I need to delve little deeper.

Alo · 09-26-2007, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Bane of your existence

You could always go with Carl Marx. Just, you know, get the fuck out of America if you do it, commie.

It's Karl Marx, and his theories weren't the same as communism. He wrote about the didactics of the enlightenment (I'm not sure if I translated this correctly), and Marxism. Which said that plan economics was better than free economics, because the lather would collapse.

pheurton · 09-26-2007, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bane of your existence

You could always go with Carl Marx. Just, you know, get the fuck out of America if you do it, commie.

I thought Marxism was an accepted thing in America, with the che t shirts and everything. Quite parallel to kurt cobain.

Bane of your existence · 09-27-2007, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by synapse

I thought Marxism was an accepted thing in America, with the che t shirts and everything. Quite parallel to kurt cobain.

I've been watching a lot of Colbert Report lately.

Inuzuka Skysword · 09-29-2007, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Bane of your existence

You could always go with Carl Marx. Just, you know, get the fuck out of America if you do it, commie.

I would definitely do Marx. Socialism is a very interesting subject. Why Americans hate it so much is odd to me? I mean you have tons of people who don't want to work screaming for universal health care.

anticipation · 09-29-2007, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Inuzuka Skysword

Anyways I would definitely do Marx. Socialism is a very applicable subject.

woah, dood,
i <3 alternatives to democracy as much as the next guy
but you're gonna have the CIA investigating MB if you keep talking like this...

Inuzuka Skysword · 09-29-2007, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Gentleman Johnny

woah, dood,
i <3 alternatives to democracy as much as the next guy
but you're gonna have the CIA investigating MB if you keep talking like this...

Yeah well if the CIA ends up wanting to mess with me than they will also have to mess with the whole trailer park!

Kevorkian Logic · 09-29-2007, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Inuzuka Skysword

Anyways I would definitely do Marx. Socialism is a very interesting subject.

Marx is overrated.

Wayfarer · 09-29-2007, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevorkian Logic

Marx is overrated.

Lol.

Alo · 09-26-2007, 08:00 AM

I liked Adam Smith's economic theories. But for someone looking for a ''dope philosopher'' this might be boring...

How about the guy who set up the religion ''church of the flying spaghetti monster'' ?

Evidence at Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster

09-26-2007, 08:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
Alo Scarf Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brighton, UK Posts: 717	I liked Adam Smith's economic theories. But for someone looking for a ''dope philosopher'' this might be boring... How about the guy who set up the religion ''church of the flying spaghetti monster'' ? Evidence at Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster __________________ I rocked my shoelaces untied