Tag: noumena

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There are two types of labels that people use to describe themselves: accidental and essential properties (footnote to Aristotle*). I find these fascinating as I peruse ‘about me’ profiles throughout the Internet. The perceived essential properties always jump out at me, because these are the things that people think are really important about them. I…

I have an avid interest in labels. I find it interesting to see what words people choose to call each other. I think it defines the person saying it more than the person they’re saying it about. For instance, a ‘friend’ of mine recently called a girl he knows a ‘ho.’ If you didn’t know…