The sloppiness is precisely what renders both kt’s and the egoist’s arguments outside of the realm of discourse. Whether “wildness” or the “unique” both camps, in my experience, claim their core concept as ineffable, and thus beyond the critique of those not fortunate or worthy of grasping its meaning. Furthermore, it grants each with an exclusive perch from which to set terms and pick apart opponents. Reminds me of Hume’s description of the critic as one who looks over everyone else’s shoulder while attempting to convince them he has none.
The sloppiness is precisely…
In reply to my mom is dead by @balm
The sloppiness is precisely what renders both kt’s and the egoist’s arguments outside of the realm of discourse. Whether “wildness” or the “unique” both camps, in my experience, claim their core concept as ineffable, and thus beyond the critique of those not fortunate or worthy of grasping its meaning. Furthermore, it grants each with an exclusive perch from which to set terms and pick apart opponents. Reminds me of Hume’s description of the critic as one who looks over everyone else’s shoulder while attempting to convince them he has none.