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Steve H

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The History of Philosophy in Clerihews
« on: April 28, 2018, 10:25:35 AM »
Aristotle
Was dumped by his girlfriend, but didn't turn to the bottle:
Instead, being a philosopher,
He reconciled himself to the loss of her.

John Stuart Mill
Invented a happiness pill.
He explained "It ensures the greatest number's greatest happiness
Even in circumstances of extreme crappiness".

Bertrand Russell
Imagined a celestial teapot, saying "Thus'll
I explain my attitude to religious belief
Though I'm sure the fundies will continue to give me grief."

William of Occam
Thought unnecessary hypotheses a nuisance, and tried to block 'em.
He used his razor on them, in-
Stead of on his chin.

Any more?
I came to realise that every time we recognise something human in creatures, we are also recognising something creaturely in ourselves. That is central to the rejection of human supremacism as the pernicious doctrine it is.
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Re: The History of Philosophy in Clerihews
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2018, 10:29:59 AM »
Aristotle
Was dumped by his girlfriend, but didn't turn to the bottle:
Instead, being a philosopher,
He reconciled himself to the loss of her.

John Stuart Mill
Invented a happiness pill.
He explained "It ensures the greatest number's greatest happiness
Even in circumstances of extreme crappiness".

Bertrand Russell
Imagined a celestial teapot, saying "Thus'll
I explain my attitude to religious belief
Though I'm sure the fundies will continue to give me grief."

William of Occam
Thought unnecessary hypotheses a nuisance, and tried to block 'em.
He used his razor on them, in-
Stead of on his chin.

Any more?
Bertrand Russell didn't bank on Elon Musk?

Steve H

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Re: The History of Philosophy in Clerihews
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2018, 10:31:25 AM »
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I came to realise that every time we recognise something human in creatures, we are also recognising something creaturely in ourselves. That is central to the rejection of human supremacism as the pernicious doctrine it is.
Robert Macfarlane

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Re: The History of Philosophy in Clerihews
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2018, 07:28:44 AM »
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I suspect that Vlad is attempting to draw your attention to a recently transported celestial motor vehicle.
Does Magna Carta mean nothing to you? Did she die in vain?