#Text Interpretation

[omegaphilosophia]

The Philosophy of Writing

The philosophy of writing explores the nature, purpose, and impact of writing as a mode of human expression and communication. This field addresses fundamental questions about the meaning and significance of writing, its relationship to thought and language, and its role in shaping culture and identity. It delves into the aesthetic, ethical, and epistemological dimensions of writing, examining how it influences and is influenced by the human experience.

Key Concepts in the Philosophy of Writing

Writing as Communication:

Concept: Writing is a medium for conveying ideas, emotions, and information from one person to another.

Argument: The effectiveness of writing as a communicative tool depends on the clarity, coherence, and context of the written text.

The Written Word vs. Oral Tradition:

Concept: Writing is often contrasted with oral tradition, each having distinct advantages and limitations.

Argument: While oral tradition emphasizes memory, spontaneity, and communal participation, writing allows for permanence, precision, and individual reflection.

The Ontology of Texts:

Concept: This examines the nature of written texts as objects of meaning and interpretation.

Argument: Texts exist in a dynamic relationship with their readers, who bring their own contexts and interpretations to the act of reading.

Authorship and Authority:

Concept: The role of the author in creating meaning and the authority they hold over their text.

Argument: The "death of the author" theory posits that the meaning of a text is not fixed by the author's intentions but is created through the reader's engagement with it.

Writing and Identity:

Concept: Writing as an extension and expression of the writer's identity.

Argument: Through writing, individuals can explore and construct their personal and cultural identities, contributing to a sense of self and community.

The Ethics of Writing:

Concept: The moral responsibilities involved in writing, including honesty, respect for intellectual property, and the impact of written words on others.

Argument: Writers must navigate ethical dilemmas related to truth, representation, and the potential harm their words can cause.

Epistemology of Writing:

Concept: Writing as a means of knowledge production and dissemination.

Argument: Written texts are crucial for preserving and transmitting knowledge across generations, enabling critical examination and scholarly discourse.

Aesthetics of Writing:

Concept: The artistic and aesthetic dimensions of writing, including style, form, and literary techniques.

Argument: Writing is not just a functional activity but an art form that can evoke beauty, emotion, and profound reflection.

Theoretical Perspectives on Writing

Expressivism:

Concept: Writing as a mode of self-expression and personal discovery.

Argument: Writing allows individuals to articulate their thoughts, emotions, and experiences, facilitating personal growth and understanding.

Structuralism:

Concept: Writing as a system of signs governed by underlying structures.

Argument: Meaning in writing is produced through the relationships between signs within a linguistic system, rather than through individual words or sentences in isolation.

Poststructuralism:

Concept: The instability of meaning and the role of reader interpretation.

Argument: Texts have multiple interpretations, and meaning is not fixed but constantly shifting based on the reader's perspective and context.

Feminist Theory:

Concept: Writing as a tool for exploring and challenging gender dynamics.

Argument: Feminist approaches to writing emphasize the importance of giving voice to marginalized perspectives and critiquing patriarchal structures.

Deconstruction:

Concept: The process of uncovering and questioning the assumptions and binaries within texts.

Argument: Deconstruction seeks to reveal the inherent contradictions and ambiguities in written texts, challenging the idea of fixed or stable meaning.

The philosophy of writing encompasses a broad range of themes and questions that touch upon the nature of human expression, the construction of meaning, and the impact of written words on individuals and society. From its role in preserving knowledge and shaping identity to its ethical and aesthetic dimensions, writing is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that continues to be a central subject of philosophical inquiry.

[bereft-of-frogs]

There’s that post that’s like ‘everyone should get into a tiny niche fandom at least once’ fully agree, that was really fun -- but I would like to add that everyone should get into a fandom where their opinions run counter to major fanon because it really teaches you about sticking to your guns and trusting your interpretation of the text without having to rely on peer validation

because WHAT are people talking about sometimes

[fanaticalthings]

Bruce Wayne except he texts like an ominous boomer

wdym you can't tell if he's threatening them?

Based on this post by @mysterycitrus :)

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Bonus:

Happy birthday, Tim 🥰

[artisfaction]

[biggest-gaudiest-patronuses]

i vote that next year instead of reading Dracula we do a Jeeves & Wooster Book Club. those two never got the rabid tumblr shipping fandom they deserved (disqualified for the sheer technicality of being published a century too soon). we must correct this injustice

[anbaisai]

It's not even actually their birthday

(Based on a conversation I had with a friend + Jamil's 2024 birthday present to the player)

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

Five foot something and he's royalty.

[derpycatsu]

icarus

[glo-shroom]

yes & no by Natalie Wee | Trigun Ultimate Overhaul

[edlucavalden]

Man one of the most important things to me in dunmesh is when kabru cuts down mithrun's story to be more digestable

Not only does he cut things out to make it more coherent, but he also cuts out the personal parts

it shows that kabru not only listened to him but empathized with him to know that he was being unnecessarily vunerable for his own good. And by doing so, he gives mithrun something that makes you human, back; his privacy

He understood him enough to know which parts were personal and which parts should be said. Twisting it enough so that mithrun can get the benefits of opening up while also keeping things private. You dont need to say everything in order for them to understand. It's ok to protect yourself.

Kabru really didn't need to do that. He really didn't. He was only given the role to take care of Mithrun, but he chose to be more. Him helping mithrun wasn't one out of responsibility or obligation but one of choice. This subtle act is proof of that.

People who love you take care of you. even when you dont ask for it, even if they didn't need to. They do it because they want to, and they choose to take care of you. Thats whats so important to me

I love the meta touch to this too. While thistle's and Marcielle's intentions for being the dungeon lord (and by proxy, their personal motivations) were explained in the narrative in detail.—

Mithrun didn't. His fears, wants, insecurities are never explicitly said to us the audience throughout the entire story, even in the extras. (The only reason we were able to understand is bc of subtle hints and context)

The scene where Mithrun fully opens up. It cuts to Kabru's thoughts and starts talking over his monologe, only leaving the parts we need to know. This is the narrative's way of respecting mithrun's privacy. And by proxy, the audience respecting mithrun's privacy. Again, the narrative couldve easily gone more in depth, it couldve shown more—it will change literally nothing. But it chooses to do that instead.

We arent immune to boundries just because we are an omniscient reader. Courtesy is not conditional.

Which is really telling when you realize the most direct personal information we receive out of mithrun was from the information page about the winged lion

How violating...

[nightcolorz]

friendly reminder that the reason rolin jones made Louis a pimp in the show is because the network told him he couldn’t write him as a slave owner like the books but rolin considered that Louis having an exploitative working position that demonstrates his lack of empathy for people he doesn’t respect and his tendency to have little qualms for using humans as property for financial gain was an important part of his character that he wanted to honor and find an equivalency for…. Friendly reminder that analyzing Louis’s negative traits is an intended reaction by the writers and Louis is and has always been deceptively good willed 🙏 friendly reminder that it is likely very intentional that in the books Louis was a past slave owner and Armand was a past slave which added dimension to their relationship, and in the show they found an equivalency by making Louis a past pimp and Armand a past (forced) prostitute. Friendly reminder!! That all of this is not fanfare made up by fans meant to unjustly demonize Louis but actually like,, fairly overt subtext, and that Louis being portrayed as capable of harm and having negative qualities actually in fact!! Makes him a better more, likable and complex character in a cast full of horrible people, and that analyzing and appreciating this doesn’t meant u r unjustly demonizing Louis 🙏 thanks

[bixels]

The Ryoko Kui interview's reception is such a disaster over a pretty normal (yet still flawed) interview between a non-Japanese fan and Japanese artistic. This is discourse for discourse's sake, and it's no surprise that almost every Twitter user I've looked at who's using this interview to parade Kui around as a goated mangaka standing strong against Western ideology is anti-trans.

Like, I do think the interview was kinda wonky with its focus on fandom culture, which Kui clearly didn't have much interest in. But sometimes that happens. Sometimes interactions between two people, especially a fan and a creator, two people who view and interact with a piece of media in completely opposite perspectives, don't click. Does this really need to get blown up into a "West vs. East culture war" issue.

Anyways, Kui saying "I don't consider my audience's interpretations when writing. I leave it to their imaginations, but I have my own read on things too" is the healthiest, most normal thing an artist/writer who wants a non-parasocial audience could say. Artists and writers use this line all the time. If Kui didn't enjoy autistic Laius or Farcille headcanons, she would have probably voiced/signalled her discomfort, like she did on the topic of Senshi fanservice. Overall, Kui handled the interview really well. Props to her to sticking to her guns and keeping a healthy disconnect from the fandom. While I think the interviewer could've/should've been more tactful and restrained, the flaws in their questions is not a symptom of the woke mind virus trying to wriggle its way into the pure Japanese psyche. It's the sign of an over-eager fan who sees a piece of fiction differently than its creator.

[turtledotjpeg]

melody leorio and kurapika somehow find a chance to take a break and Chill together (I don't know how or when, but I want it for them lol)

for a vday exchange in discord!! this was right up my alley hehe, was very excited to draw these three again ^_^

[starrypawu]

"introductions"

[autisticrosewilson]

You're all fucking wrong about Catholic Jason he wouldn't feel guilt about Jack shit, ESPECIALLY not killing. He would get the All-Blades and be convinced that this is God's go ahead and divine confirmation that he's right about everything and all of his opinions are valid and everyone who opposes his worldview is a moron blinded by idealism and naivete.

[jellyfish-neo]

Looking through 'Star Trek: "Where No One Has Gone Before" A History In Pictures" and found this quote from ds9 writer Michael Piller????? WHAT DID HE MEAN BY THIS.