[b]Jan Mieszkowski
Only a philosopher can grasp
1460: God as an infinitely simple essence
1688: the pure certainty of doubt
2017: iPhone Terms & Conditions[/b]
He means a serious philosopher.
Sociology: It looks worse than it is
Philosophy: It sounds worse than it is
Psychology: It feels worse than it is
Politics: It’s a disaster
Not counting Wall Street of course.
Art History 101: The form is (in)visible!
Art History 201: The content is (in)visible!
Art History 301: It sold for how much?!?!
So, all you artists, does this seem reasonable?
“A picture is a secret about a secret; the more it tells you, the less you know.” Diane Arbus
Not unlike most posts here.
Literary Criticism 101: the author said A but meant B
201: the “author” said A but meant B
301: “the” “author” “said” “A” “but” “meant” “B”
Only now on Kindle.
Ancient philosophy: I know I know nothing
Enlightenment philosophy: I can know virtually anything
Modern philosophy: Knowledge? Just say no!
Post-modern philosophy: Knowledge? Just say maybe.