07 December 2009

Fr. Philip the Preacher VS. Fr. Philip the Philosopher

Me mumbling to myself about writing this thesis:

"It's like training a pony for the circus and then sticking him in petting zoo."*

:-)

It'll be over soon. . .well, this part will be over soon anyway.

Keep praying, please!

*Just so we're clear. . .I mean here that my wild & crazy training in literary studies did not prepare me for the tame & meticulous work of philosophy.

5 comments:

  1. All I ever learned in philosophy was how to write lots, and lots of pages about "nothing."

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  2. No, Father, it's like training a bucking bronco to be a race horse. Finish the race!

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  3. Galatians 6:9
    9Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up

    Go for it!

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  4. Will, MUCH better analogy than mine.

    Fragrance, thanks, I needed that! Now, convince me that doing philosophy is doing good...

    :-)

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  5. Flambeaux9:31 PM

    Father,

    Doing academic philosophy (as opposed to real philosophy) isn't doing good. But it is a morally licit means to a good end -- being permitted to instruct students and to fulfill the duties laid upon you by your legitimate superiors.

    In the words of my mother, "Offer it up."

    :D

    And know that we're praying for you. Almost there...

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