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Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 16m

For philosophy to regain its former authority, it must become a "res publica" again. It must grasp its responsibility and place as counselor in human improvement. It must re-engage and partner with the public and other public servants as its audience, and ultimately its customer.

Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 2h

“I want you to be everything that's you, deep at the center of your being.”

Kung Fu-Tzu (Confucius)

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Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 4h

Since academic philosophy repeats the same laps on each philosopher's argumentative circuit year after year, can't we make it a competitive sport like motor racing? What would that look like?

Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 6h

Philosophy and Law academics applauding, defending, and repeating party lines and propaganda lies and half truths, being silent on or suppressing criticisms, and not having a voice of their own reveals a feebleness of mind and character that should disqualify them from academia.

Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 9h

“It is the job of thinking people not to be on the side of the executioners.”

Albert Camus

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Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 11h

Admonitions to smile may sound naïve, but positive body language opens doors for rational and emotional communication and consideration in us and others.

“Knowing” series, Book 1.
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Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 13h

Give humanity a grade. Then give yourself one for trying to make things better. Whatever we want to change about the world must start with ourselves. So let's get our act together. In this, you are not alone. My work can help you. All is free-of-charge at the site in my profile.

Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 16h

i recall the tow when love was new
thus making it so a moment or two
heart muscle memory

“Knowing” series
of philosophical quotes and poems, Book 5.
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Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 18h

Amazing but unsurprising how large contingents on both sides of the political spectrum lack a sense of humor or cognitive ability to recognize and appreciate its variations. Then again, what would political humor be without them demonstrating the mindsets it tries to smoke out.

Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 20h

Much of the disdain philosophy elites display toward normal people is based on hate and envy, and related attempts to obfuscate, that the true, courageous avant-garde and moving force of human advancement has always been a populace that could not take elite oppression anymore.

Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 22h

“We're all going to die, all of us . . . . That alone should make us love each other but it doesn't. We are terrorized and flattened by trivialities, we are eaten up by nothing.”

Charles Bukowski

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Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 1d

"Of course you want to be rich and famous. Wealth and fame are what every man desires. The question is: What are you willing to trade for it?"

Kung Fu-Tzu (Confucius)

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Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 1d

in stirrings of company
lone in my world
i cannot help dreaming of you

“Knowing” series
of philosophical quotes and poems, Book 3.
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Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 1d

they scare us
so we choose
the safety
they offer

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Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 1d

Check out the Philosophy of Happiness Forum, where readers ask questions about subjects relating to my work and discuss such subjects with one another. 10 topics in written and audio format. Your participation is invited. Visit the Forum tab of the site referenced in my profile.

Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 1d

"All men are captivated by immediate advantages; great minds alone are excited by the prospect of distant good."

Friedrich Schiller

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Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 1d

Aufklärung

Periodikum und
Interdisziplinäres Jahrbuch zur Erforschung
des 18. Jahrhunderts und seiner Wirkungsgeschichte

96 Bände

Meiner 1986 -

meiner.de/periodika/aufklar...

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Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 1d

My political philosophy develops the concept of human advancement on the basis of individuals becoming more conscious and rounded regarding their needs and wishes and translating this through direct action as well as directed social organization. Visit the website in my profile.

Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 1d

my deficit of attention
is in equal parts due to a penchant
of wanting to live every moment and
sidestep torment that might foment

“Knowing” series
of philosophical quotes and poems, Book 5.
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Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 1d

"[A]ll the calamities, strifes, complaints, and hatred in the world have arisen out of want of mutual love. Therefore the benevolent disapproved of this want."

Mo Ti (Mozi)

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Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 1d

Although well-intended, I think it makes little sense having this or any similar conference as long as participants operate without or with different, often unexpressed, definitions of sentience, consciousness, and intelligence. Let us exchange some thoughts on such definitions.

Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 1d

Prove you have not elevated your favorite philosopher or other ideological idol to god status. Tell me at least one aspect you criticize about them.

Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 1d

Meine Philosophie versucht Menschen die Grundlagen und Einstellung zu geben selbst Philosophen ihrer engeren und weiteren Umstaende zu werden. Mehr auf der Website in meinem Profil. Und erzählen Sie bitte anderen von dieser Ressource. Ich würde mich sehr über Ihren Repost freuen!

Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 2d

stop calling me your angel
i've fallen many times
a punch drunk fighter
who keeps getting up
to write about flying in rhymes

“Knowing” series
of philosophical quotes and poems, Book 3.
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Martin Janello @martinjanello.bsky.social · 2d

casually saying
i'll play you a song
he hoped she was ready
for his message

“Knowing” series
of philosophical quotes and poems, Book 2.
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