The article discusses how philosophers have, at times, strayed from conventional themes such as epistemology and metaphysics to explore topics like architecture and cuisine. It references the album "More songs about Buildings and Food" by Talking Heads, pointing to the contrast between typical pop song themes and broader philosophical inquiries. The piece highlights philosophers like Heidegger and Hobbes, and includes notable quotes from Roland Barthes and Elizabeth Anscombe, illustrating how vehicles and games have been utilized as metaphors for complex ideas in philosophy.
Philosophers like Heidegger and Hobbes occasionally stray from traditional topics to explore buildings and food, reflecting on diverse themes seldom considered in their main works.
Barthes compares modern cars to Gothic cathedrals, suggesting both are the supreme creations of their eras, consumed as magical objects by society.
Elizabeth Anscombe used cars as a metaphor in her work on intention, illustrating that a stalled car isn’t an expression of intention.
Bertrand Russell's formulation of the game of 'chicken' highlights his philosophical contributions beyond conventional topics, using cars to explore human behavior.
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