journal entry.

[terry_schtiwl]

A QUESTION

ON THE INTELLECTUAL IN AUSCHWITZ,
FORGIVENESS VERSUS RESENTMENT,
&
SUICIDE
JEAN AMÉRY VERSUS PRIMO LEVIWhat good are brains in a place like Auschwitz? None

Comments

[percys_grail]

An interesting essay. I'm afraid I haven't familiar enough with the subject to be able to add any insights. May I ask if there was something specific that prompted you to write this in your journal?

[terry_schtiwl]

Not in particular.

[can_you_picture]

Okay...that was long and rambling and hard to follow.

[terry_schtiwl]

To each his own.

But please, if you have nothing to say, just don't say anything - whether it's nice or not.

And also, I'm terribly sorry you're unable to comprehend a simple essay, but don't criticise me for your shortcomings. Next time I propose you don't bother because it won't be any easier.

[our_discontent]

Why you turn to dead men who admit their defeat for answers, I cannot fathom.

That you are one among silent thousands who asks questions, is telling.

I don’t know if you are asking the right questions. I don’t know much of anything anymore. From how you describe it, Auschwitz doesn’t sound so special to me. The question should be, ‘What is good in a place like the World?’

I’ll see you around, Boot.

-- D. Malfoy

Private to D. Malfoy

[terry_schtiwl]

Why you have issues with people admitting their defeat, I cannot fathom. Honour and dignity are nothing but ignorant concepts.

If Auschwitz doesn't sound so special, maybe you should read about it. Actually, not just Auschwitz, but Treblinka, Auscwhitz-Birkenau, Dachau, Bergen-Belsen, Theresinstadt, Chelmno, Babi Yar. Then tell me what you think.

I'm sorry I didn't ask about the world. The focus and thesis wasn't so broad. Maybe next time I'll try harder.