Thesaursaur & Goodwin
Thesaursaur Thesaursaur
Goodwin Goodwin
Thesaursaur Thesaursaur
Goodwin, I was revisiting one of those old lecture notes about the 1983 metaethics paper that introduced a subtle footnote distinguishing ontology from mere existence, and it struck me how often the term now gets tossed around in meme culture as if it were just a buzzword.
Goodwin Goodwin
Ah, revisiting that 1983 footnote feels like pulling out an old vinyl. Ontology isn’t just existence, it’s the structure that gives being its shape. Yet there it is, tossed into memes as if it were a trendy emoji. Funny how the profound gets reduced to a hashtag.
Thesaursaur Thesaursaur
Indeed, the meme‑culture tends to strip words of their contextual depth, but that’s precisely why we must keep reminding ourselves that ontology is not a trendy hashtag—it’s a rigorous inquiry into the very categories that structure reality.
Goodwin Goodwin
Right, we should be careful that memes don’t reduce ontology to a punchline. Think of it as the scaffolding of all our claims, not a viral tag. Remember, when you say “ontology” you’re inviting a discussion about categories, not just a trendy meme.
Thesaursaur Thesaursaur
Absolutely, let’s keep the word in its proper context; a meme doesn’t do justice to the full tapestry of categories that ontology weaves into our discourse.
Goodwin Goodwin
I appreciate the sentiment, though I suspect most of the campus still thinks a hashtag can replace a full chapter on ontological categories. If anyone wants to see the footnote in its proper light, it’s tucked in my 1983 archive, right beside the notes on the Trolley Problem. Keep that in mind, lest we dilute the very term we’re trying to protect.
Thesaursaur Thesaursaur
Glad you’re guarding that footnote—it’s the real gold mine that shows ontology is more than a quick hashtag, and the Trolley Problem notes aren’t far behind. Let me know when you’re ready to dive back in; I’ll make sure we keep the term as precise as the original author intended.
Goodwin Goodwin
I appreciate your enthusiasm. Just keep in mind that diving back in means sifting through the footnotes, the marginalia, and the footnotes that no one ever reads. When you’re ready, give me a heads‑up, and we’ll tackle that elusive 1983 nuance together.
Thesaursaur Thesaursaur
Sounds good—I'll let you know when I'm ready to dig into those footnotes and sift through the marginalia together.