https://padlet.com/basem4/t736ooorfs92954j Post Literary Philosophy Convention Panel en-us 2022-05-26 21:12:42 UTC 2025-12-10 08:08:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f33b.png basem4 https://padlet.com/basem4/t736ooorfs92954j/wish/2201362403 Philosophy is in its nature a literary Genre, and I believe its important to foremost establish this as despite all else this point isn't always made as clear as it should be in the field. It should be noted that its more so of an Umbrella of genres in a way encompassing sub-genres. I believe Richard Rorty noted this best when he claimed "Philosophy can be viewed as a type of Writing" in his paper on post analytical writing in ties to Derrida's work. ]]> 2022-05-26 21:19:09 UTC https://padlet.com/basem4/t736ooorfs92954j/wish/2201362403 basem4 https://padlet.com/basem4/t736ooorfs92954j/wish/2201368655 I'm Hosting this panel to further explore the ideas everyone had to share at the UCSB Literary Philosophy Convention and Invite students and speakers to come together to discuss all the topics we discussed.]]> 2022-05-26 21:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/basem4/t736ooorfs92954j/wish/2201368655 basem4 https://padlet.com/basem4/t736ooorfs92954j/wish/2201397456  I believe that when it comes to writing about philosophy one should always avoid making definitive statements o universal claims, and especially avoid using definitive words such as "always" or "Never". this will make your argument more defendable and less susceptible to being torn apart by a single counter example. Furthermore I would advise against choosing a broad topic to write about and instead to pick a narrower and focused point as this will be much easier to argue thoroughly rather than choosing a broad claim that will be hard to be as thoroughly explained and drawn out.]]> 2022-05-26 22:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/basem4/t736ooorfs92954j/wish/2201397456 basem4 https://padlet.com/basem4/t736ooorfs92954j/wish/2201401716 I'm having a hard time fully getting the big idea of the two sides of the debate and how I should keep them in mind when going about my work.]]> 2022-05-26 22:28:44 UTC https://padlet.com/basem4/t736ooorfs92954j/wish/2201401716 basem4 https://padlet.com/basem4/t736ooorfs92954j/wish/2201546820 First and foremost I would recommend that one get to the point and make that point as plain and simple as possible when attempting to write a philosophical work. Sure its possible to go about a different method ultimately but one can almost never go wrong by opening up with a straight forward point. Secondly as opposed to popular beliefs one should never be afraid to be bold in their statements and be ready to defend them, that's not to say that wont open the statement to be falsified however that falsification and only improves one knowledge and improves upon their philosophical foundation.]]> 2022-05-27 01:20:24 UTC https://padlet.com/basem4/t736ooorfs92954j/wish/2201546820 basem4 https://padlet.com/basem4/t736ooorfs92954j/wish/2201554295 I'm curios to know the perspective of all the students who attended the convention regarding what you see is the cause for all the controversy in this field?]]> 2022-05-27 01:25:51 UTC https://padlet.com/basem4/t736ooorfs92954j/wish/2201554295