#PhilosophyProfessor

[tmarshconnors]

"Nihilism is a constant process of destruction of traditions, institutions, and beliefs, all of which have the effect of eroding established social orders and expectations."

Stanley Rosen was Borden Parker Bowne Professor of Philosophy and professor emeritus at Boston University. His research and teaching focused on the fundamental questions of philosophy and on the most important figures of its history, from Plato to Heidegger. 

Born: 29 July 1929, Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Died: 4 May 2014 (age 84 years), Philadelphia,

Philosophical Career: Stanley Rosen was a distinguished philosopher who spent a significant portion of his career as a professor at Boston University. He specialized in the history of philosophy, particularly focusing on existentialism and hermeneutics.

Martin Heidegger Scholar: Rosen was a notable scholar of Martin Heidegger, a German philosopher known for his contributions to existentialist thought. Rosen engaged deeply with Heidegger's works, including translating and commenting on Heidegger's "Being and Time."

Books and Publications: Rosen authored numerous books and articles throughout his career. Some of his notable works include "Nihilism: A Philosophical Essay," "The Question of Being: A Reversal of Heidegger," and "Hermeneutics as Politics."

Critique of Nihilism: One of Rosen's significant contributions was his critique of nihilism. In his work "Nihilism: A Philosophical Essay," he explored the consequences of nihilistic thinking on philosophy and culture, addressing the challenges posed by the rejection of absolute values.

Interdisciplinary Approach: Rosen was known for his interdisciplinary approach, drawing on literature, theology, and philosophy in his analyses. This approach allowed him to provide nuanced insights into the complexities of philosophical issues and their broader implications.

[iwonderandthinkof]

Yesterday my professor of epistemology told me, “You see the walls that most people don’t know about and notice…ever and you’re still young. You see them and how things connect and disconnect yet you still keep climbing up the walls even though you know you can’t tear them down.” I told her most things disconnect and that I see the old and new pieces in front of me that gives me an adrenaline rush because I get to construct the pieces I choose and wield them together to create the person I aim to become. In order to have more pieces and increase the probability of becoming her, my future self, I must understand and learn to take on various viewpoints so I can change the lenses I wear to see the world and actually do acts of compassion even if I reject some people's shitty views. She tried to tell me to avoid reading Russell again and said he changes his mind a lot. I said, “but I change my mind a lot too so it works out.” I must continue reading and writing except I need to push myself to do more than I am so I understand the reasons of why some philosophers held particular views that are quite disagreeable. I just want to flourish in knowledge of all subjects and have others around me who want to thrive too so we can all flourish together.

Okay I should get back to reading about science and free will to write this papers.

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