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tldr (tim reilly)
@tldr
I’ve read nearly all of the most renowned philosophers (the ones whose thoughts we were able to preserve). Many of them in original language. Shakespeare is the greatest. He is so because he is the most profound investigator of forms who was also strong enough to not deny one ounce of life: Comedy and Tragedy.
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Leo
@lsn
I like the direction of this take In Russia, Solzhenitsyn and Tolstoy are seen as philosophers, whereas in the west they are seen as authors “Only in Russia is poetry respected” — Osip Mendelstram Any Shakespeare recommendations?
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tldr (tim reilly)
@tldr
Love this pt — I have always had an easier time talking philosophy with Russians. This may be a big reason why — thank you!
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Kyle
@khb
Solzhenitsyn and Tolstoy are philosophers, their books are a form of art that reflects the reality of their lives “Only in Russia is poetry respected” excuse me? Have you ever heard of the music industry?
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