I hope that you don't hear anything shocking enough to make you drop your dumb-bells on your head. Or twist your core...duszek wrote:A book can make you stop thinking about something that worries you too much and annoys you.
I like to listen to a writer reading his own novel or to an audio book in general, in a lying position, with the legs up for blood circulation and moving my arms and holding dumb-bells. That way the concentration is good and one can improve one´s muscles at the same time.
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When my dog does that I just assume it's because it wants it's tummy tickling, I didn't realise it was asking me to read it a story.duszek wrote: I like to listen to a writer reading his own novel or to an audio book in general, in a lying position, with the legs up
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He's teaching me to find balance, and challenge my beliefs, while allowing for those beliefs.marjoram_blues wrote:Sounds goodDalek Prime wrote:It is nice when you stumble upon a great story or non-fiction work by chance, opening up new venues, but I try to tailor my reading to my interests, or let people with more expertise in a field recommend something they believe might complement my needs or interests. I have a philosophy professor friend doing this for me at the moment, that I don't limit myself.marjoram_blues wrote:
But there can be more to reading than simple distraction, or escapism, no?
What do you think of 'bibliotherapy' - which I think is about prescription of works of fiction, philosophy, poetry or creative non-fiction particularly tailored to meet individual needs or desires ?
Book-matching for an ideal travel companion...?
Or is it more fun to leave it to chance...
and you have confidence that this philosophy friend isn't too biased towards own interests...
or does it not matter that, even if you don't limit yourself, there may well be some unseen, or hidden, constraint...
Suppose it's all a learning process, anyway.
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How is he doing this?Dalek Prime wrote:He's teaching me to find balance, and challenge my beliefs, while allowing for those beliefs.marjoram_blues wrote:Sounds goodDalek Prime wrote: It is nice when you stumble upon a great story or non-fiction work by chance, opening up new venues, but I try to tailor my reading to my interests, or let people with more expertise in a field recommend something they believe might complement my needs or interests. I have a philosophy professor friend doing this for me at the moment, that I don't limit myself.
and you have confidence that this philosophy friend isn't too biased towards own interests...
or does it not matter that, even if you don't limit yourself, there may well be some unseen, or hidden, constraint...
Suppose it's all a learning process, anyway.
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A friendly gesture is always welcome.Harbal wrote:When my dog does that I just assume it's because it wants it's tummy tickling, I didn't realise it was asking me to read it a story.duszek wrote: I like to listen to a writer reading his own novel or to an audio book in general, in a lying position, with the legs up
No matter how twisted as long as we see the point behind it.
Which is always the main thing.
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As a friend and tutor. He's listening to my interests, and recommending readings based on those. When he has time, we discuss them.marjoram_blues wrote:How is he doing this?Dalek Prime wrote:He's teaching me to find balance, and challenge my beliefs, while allowing for those beliefs.marjoram_blues wrote:
Sounds good
and you have confidence that this philosophy friend isn't too biased towards own interests...
or does it not matter that, even if you don't limit yourself, there may well be some unseen, or hidden, constraint...
Suppose it's all a learning process, anyway.
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Where does the balance come in to the recommended readings. Are there books which are particular friends or foes ? Or does your tutor act as devil ? Both and more...? How does he know which books are best for your interests - does he share your beliefs ?Dalek Prime wrote:As a friend and tutor. He's listening to my interests, and recommending readings based on those. When he has time, we discuss them.marjoram_blues wrote:How is he doing this?Dalek Prime wrote: He's teaching me to find balance, and challenge my beliefs, while allowing for those beliefs.
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He teaches many philosophy courses at a local university. And seems to be fairly balanced towards all. I have to trust in his judgment that he would do the same for me as his students.marjoram_blues wrote:Where does the balance come in to the recommended readings. Are there books which are particular friends or foes ? Or does your tutor act as devil ? Both and more...? How does he know which books are best for your interests - does he share your beliefs ?Dalek Prime wrote:As a friend and tutor. He's listening to my interests, and recommending readings based on those. When he has time, we discuss them.marjoram_blues wrote:
How is he doing this?
And no. He is not fond of my beliefs.
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It was not so much his balance to all that caught my eye but you saying he is teaching you to find balance.Dalek Prime wrote:He teaches many philosophy courses at a local university. And seems to be fairly balanced towards all. I have to trust in his judgment that he would do the same for me as his students.marjoram_blues wrote:Where does the balance come in to the recommended readings. Are there books which are particular friends or foes ? Or does your tutor act as devil ? Both and more...? How does he know which books are best for your interests - does he share your beliefs ?Dalek Prime wrote: As a friend and tutor. He's listening to my interests, and recommending readings based on those. When he has time, we discuss them.
And no. He is not fond of my beliefs.
What kind of balance have you reached in your own mind ? Did it need a bang on the head; some profs books can come in handy that way ! I notice you don't seem to want to mention any readings which have helped you; neither the friends nor any foes...
Perhaps later...in another thread...looking forward...
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Telephone books and a bat. That never leaves a mark.marjoram_blues wrote:It was not so much his balance to all that caught my eye but you saying he is teaching you to find balance.Dalek Prime wrote:He teaches many philosophy courses at a local university. And seems to be fairly balanced towards all. I have to trust in his judgment that he would do the same for me as his students.marjoram_blues wrote:
Where does the balance come in to the recommended readings. Are there books which are particular friends or foes ? Or does your tutor act as devil ? Both and more...? How does he know which books are best for your interests - does he share your beliefs ?
And no. He is not fond of my beliefs.
What kind of balance have you reached in your own mind ? Did it need a bang on the head; some profs books can come in handy that way ! I notice you don't seem to want to mention any readings which have helped you; neither the friends nor any foes...
Perhaps later...in another thread...looking forward...
He's brought up a few to to me. RG Collingwood, Popper of course. Edmund Husserl. I have the list at home, but these come to mind, as they blend continental with analytic. Nothing mysterious about it though.
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Ouch, Splat ! What is it like to be a bat?Dalek Prime wrote:marjoram_blues wrote:It was not so much his balance to all that caught my eye but you saying he is teaching you to find balance.Dalek Prime wrote: He teaches many philosophy courses at a local university. And seems to be fairly balanced towards all. I have to trust in his judgment that he would do the same for me as his students.
And no. He is not fond of my beliefs.
What kind of balance have you reached in your own mind ? Did it need a bang on the head; some profs books can come in handy that way ! I notice you don't seem to want to mention any readings which have helped you; neither the friends nor any foes...
Perhaps later...in another thread...looking forward...
Telephone books and a bat. That never leaves a mark.
He's brought up a few to to me. RG Collingwood, Popper of course. Edmund Husserl. I have the list at home, but these come to mind, as they blend continental with analytic. Nothing mysterious about it though.
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Not certain. I've been shaped over time, but never hewn and carved.marjoram_blues wrote:Ouch, Splat ! What is it like to be a bat?Dalek Prime wrote:marjoram_blues wrote:
It was not so much his balance to all that caught my eye but you saying he is teaching you to find balance.
What kind of balance have you reached in your own mind ? Did it need a bang on the head; some profs books can come in handy that way ! I notice you don't seem to want to mention any readings which have helped you; neither the friends nor any foes...
Perhaps later...in another thread...looking forward...
Telephone books and a bat. That never leaves a mark.
He's brought up a few to to me. RG Collingwood, Popper of course. Edmund Husserl. I have the list at home, but these come to mind, as they blend continental with analytic. Nothing mysterious about it though.
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'Literature and Mental Health' - University of Warwick - lasts 6 weeks, 4 hrs a week.