I have recently acquired a new book about the philosophy behind the TV show "Big Bang Theory" and I must say I have learned a lot more about philosophy then have from 3 classes in college regarding the same items. I am sure its because it is about something I really enjoy watching in the first place and for the fact the writer words are a lot like that in the show. Still the fact is that actual educational part is quite good and that I have been able to extract that info to real life items.
One of my favorite items has to be about the "roommate agreement" that Sheldon has Leonard follow by and how it is like that of Hobbes, one of my favorite philosophers, natural law. It is funny, yet very practical that one engages in a social contract of agreements when living with another. After what I have gone with and living with someone I think I would have followed something of this sort. (Even though the person I was living with was someone of a romantic essence). It is even more logical to follow this with the newest purchase that I will be taking, the purchase of a house and the accompanying room mate. The room mate is a dear friend, in all a sister in my book, but I am still going to act upon some form of social agreement to protect myself. The reason for this is simply because I have gone through the bad luck of being stuck with a mess and the apartment that came with it. Yes, this time I made sure I could pay the bills and extra cost by myself, but I still feel that no matter what I have to protect myself. Now I must say this agreement is not nearly as intrusive as Sheldon's but I will have rules of rent, parties, food and other items due to the fact I want to protect my investment. Along with that I am going to make sure I follow it too.
Like I said, yes my future room mate is like a sister and I fully trust her, but I feel like I have to protect myself no matter what due to my past. I should not fear the present because of the past, which I don't, but I know that I need to learn from the past also. The good thing is that she understand that point which is even better and also she understands my quarks, hence like my sister. As Hobbes has also stated we act upon our greatest interests or the best way to protect ourselves and here is a good example.
I do have to say some people might see me a little paranoid or not giving trust, but I have to disagree. It is something that I believe in and feel like I have to go about due to the past and what I have learned in the past just used in the present. Plus, like some people have said I do have my Sheldon quarks. I can't help it.
BTW here is the information regarding the book:
The Big Bang Theory and Philosophy
Rock, Paper, Scissors, Aristotle, Locke
I highly recommend the book if you don't like reading philosophy and even more so if you do.
One of my favorite items has to be about the "roommate agreement" that Sheldon has Leonard follow by and how it is like that of Hobbes, one of my favorite philosophers, natural law. It is funny, yet very practical that one engages in a social contract of agreements when living with another. After what I have gone with and living with someone I think I would have followed something of this sort. (Even though the person I was living with was someone of a romantic essence). It is even more logical to follow this with the newest purchase that I will be taking, the purchase of a house and the accompanying room mate. The room mate is a dear friend, in all a sister in my book, but I am still going to act upon some form of social agreement to protect myself. The reason for this is simply because I have gone through the bad luck of being stuck with a mess and the apartment that came with it. Yes, this time I made sure I could pay the bills and extra cost by myself, but I still feel that no matter what I have to protect myself. Now I must say this agreement is not nearly as intrusive as Sheldon's but I will have rules of rent, parties, food and other items due to the fact I want to protect my investment. Along with that I am going to make sure I follow it too.
Like I said, yes my future room mate is like a sister and I fully trust her, but I feel like I have to protect myself no matter what due to my past. I should not fear the present because of the past, which I don't, but I know that I need to learn from the past also. The good thing is that she understand that point which is even better and also she understands my quarks, hence like my sister. As Hobbes has also stated we act upon our greatest interests or the best way to protect ourselves and here is a good example.
I do have to say some people might see me a little paranoid or not giving trust, but I have to disagree. It is something that I believe in and feel like I have to go about due to the past and what I have learned in the past just used in the present. Plus, like some people have said I do have my Sheldon quarks. I can't help it.
BTW here is the information regarding the book:
The Big Bang Theory and Philosophy
Rock, Paper, Scissors, Aristotle, Locke
I highly recommend the book if you don't like reading philosophy and even more so if you do.
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