I’m always striving to be a better writer. There are so many thoughts in my head and the challenge is to get them out in a concise, clear manner and not to tackle too much at a time. I also struggle with being creative at the risk of not conforming to the standards of philosophical writing. It may all be in my head or as Kristie Dotson suggests , something I should embrace.
When I heard about the paper Wittgenstein submitted to Russel out of an inquiry he had regarding if he should stay in philosophy, it rung true for me. The doubt, the consideration of other disciplines than philosophy, and the need for affirmation from those you consider great. I’ve been there. I am there.
But I was blown away when Russell revealed that he only read one sentence of the paper and from there was convinced of Wittgenstein’s talent. That must have been one sentence!!! Was it what the sentence said or the way it was worded that stood out? Is it in print? Is it teaching an online course? Does the one sentence have a twitter page? If anyone can get their hands on it, please let me know. I want to read it. More importantly…. I want to write it! Hoping with much practice, I one day will write one sentence that will blow even the greatest mind away. I’m sure this would be my reaction.
Back to writing…