Tuesday, May 02, 2006

Ever Hear of Plato, Aristotle, Socrates?...Morons.


The philosophy bug has taken hold yet again. My oldest asked a thought provoking question. The kind that a parent can not just shrug off and offer a simple response, so I open this discussion for other great minds and solicit your response to the following: If someone were to own shadows, would they own you as well because you are attached to your shadow?

*Bonus question: Who is the man in the picture?
(Please allow 6-8 weeks for your consolation prize. Prizes are subject to
availability)

5 comments:

dalene said...

Because of gum.

~j. said...

That's Michel Foucault.

Does owning the shadow imply controlling the shadow?

Pappy Yokum said...

I guess it depends on if your shadow is sewn on or not. If you are able to undo the sewing, then obviously the person would not own you, just a shadow that won't behave.

I think the picture is of Uncle Fester trying to figure out where he put his light bulb.

Lyle said...

~J- Is the winner. I have for you, the star of India (I just have to talk my folks into relinquishing it). Once that happens and you include a self addressed stamped envelope your prize will arrive.

Controlling the shadow....hmmmm...that adds a whole new twist.

Jake Roi- So that's why the scouts were always crying.

(Of course the answer to this question is not of any large importance to my daughter, I just thought it was a very unusual question.)

I like the idea of contolling the shadow and then gaining control of the individual. There is a story in the making for the next episode of the Twillight Zone"

Sister Pottymouth said...

Go read "Mister God, This Is Anna" by Fynn. Lots of interesting philosophies about shadows.