Incredible work here. You get at the relation between aesthetics and logos really well. I often find that thinkers tend toward one at exclusion of the other. Perhaps the most exciting contribution here is the gesture toward new intellectual communities.
I think the oscillation of being between showing and concealment can also be thematized as habituation and shattering, objectification and differentiation, synthesis and intensity. I think habit may be a conjunctive concept that links practice and perception...
Did you happen to study with Desmond? If not, how did you come across him. I took classes with him years ago but I've rarely seen him referenced. Now here I see his work on Substack of all places. So curious how you came across him.
I didn't personally, no, but one of my professor's thinks very highly of him, and I have a few colleagues who've been influenced by him as well. I'm not sure when, exactly, I came across his work, but he's become central to my thinking. I agree he's criminally under cited. And that's great you got to study with him in person—any noteworthy anecdotes?
Nothing in particular stands out to me now. But he is a very kind, warm man. I would often laugh (in a celebratory way) with classmates as we recalled things he said in his lectures, like when he talked about the porosity of Being after drinking one Westmalle Triple (a very strong Trappist beer). I can't remember his point now. But I do still remember his thought, and very much appreciated his presence in our program--many of the other profs were much more intimidating.
Really liking your stuff, btw. Looking forward to seeing it unfold.
Incredible work here. You get at the relation between aesthetics and logos really well. I often find that thinkers tend toward one at exclusion of the other. Perhaps the most exciting contribution here is the gesture toward new intellectual communities.
I think the oscillation of being between showing and concealment can also be thematized as habituation and shattering, objectification and differentiation, synthesis and intensity. I think habit may be a conjunctive concept that links practice and perception...
Did you happen to study with Desmond? If not, how did you come across him. I took classes with him years ago but I've rarely seen him referenced. Now here I see his work on Substack of all places. So curious how you came across him.
I didn't personally, no, but one of my professor's thinks very highly of him, and I have a few colleagues who've been influenced by him as well. I'm not sure when, exactly, I came across his work, but he's become central to my thinking. I agree he's criminally under cited. And that's great you got to study with him in person—any noteworthy anecdotes?
Nothing in particular stands out to me now. But he is a very kind, warm man. I would often laugh (in a celebratory way) with classmates as we recalled things he said in his lectures, like when he talked about the porosity of Being after drinking one Westmalle Triple (a very strong Trappist beer). I can't remember his point now. But I do still remember his thought, and very much appreciated his presence in our program--many of the other profs were much more intimidating.
Really liking your stuff, btw. Looking forward to seeing it unfold.
This is a near-perfect recounting of what I'd hope for from the man himself. Thanks for sharing and for reading! Subscribing back.