Comments on: Theoryhead VirusHead

By: VirusHead

VirusHead — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 02:43:27 +0000

That's a tall order, Vance. Normally, I would recommend that anyone who wants to understand poststucturalist thinkers like Derrida should start with structuralism to understand the context of what was being destabilized and complicated. Then I would say to start with Writing and Difference or Margins of Philosophy. Um... it helps if you have already read Heidegger, Hegel, et al. However, if you are comfortable with reading Schleiermacher, Kierkegaard, Buber, Lonergan, Tillich, Bonhoeffer, etc., then I would recommend that you begin with Of Spirit I think that you might really appreciate that. Read that first, before The Gift of Death.

By: Vance

Vance — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 06:16:17 +0000

Hi Heidi, Can you recommend a book or two of Derrida’s to read? I keep running into references to him so I like to give him a shot. My current interests relate to deconstruction of religious texts–a quick look at Wikipedia suggests “The Gift of Death.” However I don’t know if there is an acknowledged master work or recommended sequence to read. For example, I would never recommend that anyone start out with Bonhoeffer’s “Ethics”. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks, Vance

By: Xpatriated Texan

Xpatriated Texan — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 02:47:56 +0000

Hmmm, I’m always getting busted by my colleagues in my writings for not being theoretical enough. My retort has always been that I am much too concerned with reality on the ground than theory in the clouds. A big problem for me is that, being originally trained in nuclear physics and electrical engineering, I find that social science actually has no theory in the scientific vein - so the criticism that I am not theoretical enough is pretty much water off this duck’s back.

I’ve never heard the term “TheoryHead”, though I’ve dealt with them at every turn. Of course, I know several theorists whose ideas always seem to inspire me and fill me with hope that we may ultimately be able to improve humankind’s lot.

Then, of course, I immerse myself in reality again…

By: VirusHead

VirusHead — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 01:29:53 +0000

Thanks dear Queen Rosei - yes, I remember the start of our friendship very well! I still have some Fae Lily pages, and you were wonderful as the group leader - very kind and diplomatic. It was fun to get to know you beyond that as well, and to find that we shared an interest in Virginia Woolf. Thanks for stopping by - and keep me updated on yr wedding plans!

By: Rosei

Rosei — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 00:35:52 +0000

This was very nice, Heidi, and helped me with some theories I had doubts about. Remember when you applied to Garden of the Fae? I was wondering what VirusHead on your site would means and quite afraid of getting a computer virus by visiting it *lol* That was an example of those misunderstandings you mean. Than, after a delayed visit I got enchanted about the great information I found on your site. Loved to know the meaning of theoryhead too. How interesting!