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₿lagger₿ly 10 months ago
So I’m not clever enough to understand the differences but really wanted to be able to 1. **Plato or Aristotle?** - Plato: Ideal forms, abstract philosophy. - Aristotle: Empirical observation, practical philosophy. *Depends on whether you value idealism or empiricism.* 2. **Picasso or Van Gogh?** - Picasso: Cubism, abstract innovation. - Van Gogh: Emotional intensity, vibrant expression. *Depends on your preference for abstraction or emotional depth.* 3. **Locke or Descartes?** - Locke: Empiricism, tabula rasa, political theory. - Descartes: Rationalism, "Cogito, ergo sum," foundational philosophy. *Depends on whether you prioritize experience or reason.* 4. **Athens or Jerusalem?** - Athens: Reason, philosophy, humanism. - Jerusalem: Faith, revelation, spirituality. *Depends on whether you value reason or faith.* 5. **Existence or Essence?** - Existence: Being, lived experience (existentialism). - Essence: Core nature, inherent qualities (essentialism). *Depends on whether you prioritize being or meaning.* 6. **Poetry or Prose?** - Poetry: Emotional resonance, rhythm, brevity. - Prose: Narrative, clarity, structure. *Depends on your preference for lyrical expression or storytelling.* 7. **Paris or Rome?** - Paris: Art, fashion, modernity. - Rome: History, ancient culture, timeless beauty. *Depends on whether you prefer modernity or antiquity.* 8. **Freud or Jung?** - Freud: Psychoanalysis, unconscious drives, sexuality. - Jung: Collective unconscious, archetypes, spirituality. *Depends on whether you focus on individual psychology or universal symbols.* 9. **Darwin or Lamarck?** - Darwin: Natural selection, evolution by adaptation. - Lamarck: Inheritance of acquired traits (largely discredited). *Darwin is scientifically validated, but Lamarck offers historical context.* 10. **Beethoven or Mozart?** - Beethoven: Emotional depth, revolutionary compositions. - Mozart: Elegance, perfection, classical harmony. *Depends on whether you prefer passion or precision in music.* Each choice reflects a deeper philosophical, artistic, or cultural preference. Which resonates more with you?

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pam 10 months ago
I think it’s brilliant and sometimes hard to pick one or the other. My perceptions are slightly diff based on what I read, personal interest and bias. For example I’m contemplating if Plato was right abt democracy all along. I like Locke’s 'starting from scratch' but I likely lean heavier towards Descartes level headed attributes. I’ve been reading Hemingway and his prose and simplicity is addictive. I find Freud’s ‘blame everything on childhood’ dramatic at times, but when parents split or abandon their kids for long periods I remember Freud’s perspective. I'm appreciating Jung's theory but I'd pair neurology with it. I like existentialism but essence is real too. Paris likely more romantic and Rome more masculine.
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₿lagger₿ly 10 months ago
It’s quite a deep list isn’t it I’m going to give it more thought but fundamentally there’s no right or wrong….. apart from Lamarck perhaps 🤔