Self-tutoring about philosophy: the tutor asks a question. In boxing, my coaches always said it’s the punch you don’t see that will hurt you. I’ve heard Mike Tyson say something related: that to knock someone out, you have to make …
Self-tutoring about perspectives: the tutor looks at a new one he overheard. It’s never occurred to me, to think of myself as a role model. Yet, apparently it’s a thing: some people do, indeed, see themselves that way. Moreover, some …
Self-tutoring about clichés: the tutor continues with a well-worn one. I mention “It is what it is” back in my post of July 2, 2020. Therein, I point out how it’s used to dismiss, or cover for, one’s own or …
Self-tutoring about human foundations: the tutor makes an observation. Recently I was dropping off a car to get its tires changed over to the summer ones. The car had been in a light fender bender, so one of its door …
Self-tutoring about control and rebellion: the tutor mentions assigned doors. Numerous songs mention the idea of taking the opposite door you’re meant to. People seem fascinated by someone who does so. Yet, is there a wider reason behind the interest? …
Self-tutoring about philosophy: the tutor begins about modernism and postmodernism. The following is my interpretation of modernism and postmodernism: Modernism is a belief in universal truths by which the world inevitably can be understood. Postmodernism, on the other hand, rejects …
Self-tutoring about common sayings and beliefs: the tutor comments on one. “Where there’s smoke there’s fire” is a saying I overhear now and then. When I hear it said, the speaker is suggesting that, although nothing may be confirmed, a …
Philosophy: where there’s smoke there’s fire…is that true? Read more »
Self-tutoring about life events: the tutor contemplates the loss of an old friend. Every year I write Christmas cards from a list of addresses. When I don’t get one back, I stop sending one there. That’s how I’ve done it …
Self-tutoring about beliefs that some might call religious, but others, spiritual: the tutor begins. Years ago, I mentioned to someone I was religious. “You mean spiritual,” they said. I wondered why they felt the need for such a correction, but …
Self-tutoring about philosophy: the tutor mentions the concept of ad hominem. ad hominem: suggesting that a person’s argument doesn’t make sense based on something personal about them, rather than referencing their argument itself. An example of ad hominem: “She told …