Loose Parts by Dave Blazek for May 18, 2010

So whether I answer yes or no to THIS question, my answer to the NEXT question is always yes. There’s no escape from Wittgenstein!

If you don’t give him your wallet, he’ll slash you with Occam’s Razor.

So, what would his reaction be if I responded with, “I don’t know, maybe?”

And they said his degree in philosophy would be of no use in making money.

… or as Werner Heisenberg would say,

or words to that effect.

Simple solution. Answer the first question no. Answer the second HECK NO.

Brevity is not the soul of Wittgenstein…

Somebody had to do it: The Philosopher’s Song (Monty Python)

Immanuel Kant was a real pissant Who was very rarely stable. Heidegger, Heidegger was a boozy beggar Who could think you under the table. David Hume could out-consume Wilhelm Freidrich Hegel, And Wittgenstein was a beery swine Who was just as schloshed as Schlegel.

There’s nothing Nietzsche couldn’t teach ya’ ‘Bout the raising of the wrist. SOCRATES, HIMSELF, WAS PERMANENTLY PISSED…

John Stuart Mill, of his own free will, On half a pint of shandy was particularly ill. Plato, they say, could stick it away; Half a crate of whiskey every day. Aristotle, Aristotle was a bugger for the bottle, Hobbes was fond of his dram, And Rene Descartes was a drunken fart: “I drink, therefore I am” Yes, Socrates, himself, is particularly missed; A lovely little thinker but a bugger when he’s pissed!

SHIEK If I applied Occam’s Razor, I would see the easiest solution would be to pop the bum in the nose.

cantkick - you beat me to it! Altho my response would be a little more inflammatory. :) 1st question = No 2nd question = Go take a flying leap, buddy!

How about answering the question with a question.

Gordian’s (k)not the puzzle master Wittgenstein is. He keeps you tied up with logic. Then cuts to the chase.

Obviously doesn’t have much on his Plato.

The answer is 42.

But what does that “think” sign REALLY mean?

What is it that makes everyone think that they are compelled to have to answer some charlatan’s question? And you’re not restricted in your answers to “yes” and “no”.

“Ask your next question and THEN I’ll give you my answers to both”.

Or just ignore him.

This is yet more evidence that those with a Philosophy degree can spend lots of time sitting around, thinking deep thoughts - about unemployment.

Freeholder -

Back in the (1970’s?) when IBM came up with the slogan “THINK”, they put it everywhere - including some of their building’s restrooms. One employee saw that one of those signs was purposely placed at head level in the mirror, above the sink. So he thought for a moment. And then he posted a sign above the soap dispenser that read “THOAP”.

There is a reasonable alternative to “THINK”.

THINK or THWIM

The way out is simple. Hand over the wallet, after emptying it out. He asked for your wallet, no what’s in it.