, into what philosophers sometimes call “the space of reasons”. In other words, we treat it as a rational decision to be consciously deliberated over and optimised relative to private goals, rather than treating it as in the will of God or other people.
let us call it “end-gaining,” for such people put ends before means; they value, not reading, but having read. In this, as in so many things, the end-gainers make mischief and spoil all they do; end-gaining is one of the curses of our nervously tense, intellectually flabby civilization. - a voice from the Attic
I really like this one. I also really like how you’re concerned about the 3rd person on your kidney list, as though you’re going to just firm your own life with 0 kidneys……
, into what philosophers sometimes call “the space of reasons”. In other words, we treat it as a rational decision to be consciously deliberated over and optimised relative to private goals, rather than treating it as in the will of God or other people.
Spreadsheeting the good man Jesus and the scoundrel Christ PG 137
let us call it “end-gaining,” for such people put ends before means; they value, not reading, but having read. In this, as in so many things, the end-gainers make mischief and spoil all they do; end-gaining is one of the curses of our nervously tense, intellectually flabby civilization. - a voice from the Attic
Gladstone - diary broke down into 15 minute increments- an accountbook of the all precious gift of time
I really like this one. I also really like how you’re concerned about the 3rd person on your kidney list, as though you’re going to just firm your own life with 0 kidneys……
trust I’m really banking on my friends keeping their renal systems intact