Introspective observations...

[foxor]

I was awestruck today by the beauty of imperfection.

Think of a face, for example: a face with character. Not the prettiest face you ever saw, in fact, it probably has a few wrinkles, maybe a freckle on the cheek or a scar above the right eyebrow. Bags below the eyes, a hook in the nose. But it's a beautiful face because you can see that the owner

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[sudyn]

That was beautifully said, Philosoph-or. Seriously

[foxor]

If you're confused that I'm replying, it turns out I have access to internet here in Florida. And since the weather's crappy at the moment (it's supposed to get very nice very shortly though, so no worries) I'm not so out-of-touch as I said I'd be :)

The saying in English is "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" and you're right, that pretty much sums it up, doesn't it?

I like your 'perfection is an impulse of the moment' idea. Well said, and very interesting to think about. Makes a fair bit of sense to me actually. I like that I've spurred a completely intelligent philosophical discussion here....makes me smile.

[sudyn]

completely intelligent philosophical discussion
*blushes* =P

[gnavitas]

You know, there is a *reason* that people still remember what the various philosophers of the past said and speculated about - indeed a reason why there is an entire study devoted to it.
Some of the things they said were right. Cosmically speaking.

[foxor]

Yes, true, but much of the time even the ones we do study (*wretches as is reminded of ethics course was required to take*) say the same things as their predecessors in a slightly different way and call it distinct and new philosophy. Really all it is is a different definition of terms and saying the same basic principle in a different context. It's losing sight of the original idea so much that you've forgotten the essence of it, and essentially it's the only type of copy-cat behaviour that we reward instead of punish in academic society

[gnavitas]

Yes, but... I *liked* your semantics! And who's to say that every past philosopher wasn't just doing exactly what you were? Who knows? Maybe future students of formal philosophy will be quoting *you* in their essays! *scary thought, actually...*
Hugs
-Gnav.