But philosophy appeals to reason, at the end of the day. That is both its weakness and strength. — Moliere
Real revolutionaries engage in revolutionary acts, 'far as I know, I just rap — Akala
In case one hasn't noticed the collectivization and homogenization of thought that has occurred as a consequence of globalization, has lately resulted in a general contraction of human intellect, towards basic primitive and instinctual imperative. This is clearly manifest in the ideals behind; Trumpsim, Brexit, Ecological denial, the supremacy of Capitalist ideology, the unquestioned authority of the Market, and the near Universal notion that; the primary objective of human existence (and socio-political function), is towards the acquisition of superfluous wealth, so that the contemporary 'God' of the Market and of the material-self can be serviced. — Marcus de Brun
Having said that, I don't know that philosophy works in the same way that art does. Art has a place in the world for expression. Philosophy does too. But I don't know if this art replaces philosophy -- they are just different modes of expression.
One thing art has over philosophy is that it's able to express philosophical ideas in a manner that is more tasteful and moving than philosophy tends to be.
But philosophy appeals to reason, at the end of the day. That is both its weakness and strength. — Moliere
Art, is the liberated soul of Man. — Marcus de Brun
I don't love you hoes,
I'm out the doe. — Harry Hindu
It is not a weakness that Philosophy appeals to reason. It is the weakness of the reasoner that requires Philosophy to remain on her knees and continue to appeal.
The weakness of Philosophy is that it must genuflect before the reason of the reasoner. Art does not appeal. it stands like a God and simply declares. Art, is the liberated soul of Man. — Marcus de Brun
Who is a black rapper. Maybe you didn't get my point.That's Snoop Dogg. — Baden
Neither is racism, which is what every rapper (most rappers) who uses the N-Word in their lyrics engages in.Strawmen aren't philosophical either. — Baden
Then why the focus on rap, when there are many other music genres that could be considered philosophical more than rap?The OP is about the evolution of rap into something more interesting than it had previously been, and mentions specific artists in that regard. Sure, it's not philosophy but as art there's no reason it can't be unmitigated genius just as there's no reason it can't be irresponsible crap. Depends on the artist and depends on the work. — Baden
— Baden
Who is a black rapper. Maybe you didn't get my point. — Harry Hindu
Neither is racism, which is what every rapper (most rappers) who uses the N-Word in their lyrics is. — Harry Hindu
Then why the focus on rap, when there are many other music genres that could be considered philosophical more than rap? — Harry Hindu
...therefore Snoop Dogg's lyrics are part of the discussion. What is so difficult about that?Snoop Dogg is a black rapper therefore what? — Baden
How are they using it differently than white people? Can whites use the word the same way without being called racists? Can blacks make the distinction in how it is used when a white person uses it both ways, or can a white person use that word only one way (which would be a racist thing to say)? Are there any white rappers using that word in their lyrics? Is there a different way to use the word "cracker" than how black rappers are using it (in a racist way)?No, they're not. They've appropriated the word and are using it in a different way than it was originally used by white people. You didn't notice that? — Baden
Sure they can, but are they really being consistent then? Like I said, there are other music genres that can be considered MORE philosophical than rap, and you want to focus on rap and it's "philosophical" nature?Why not? It's a discussion forum. The OP can focus on any type of music he wants. — Baden
It's a FU to whites in that "I can say the word and you can't". That is racism. Tell me one black who heard a white say the word and thought that the white person meant the same thing they did. It's telling people what they can and can't say based on the color of their skin, which is racism.The use of the 'n-word' by Rappers and black Americans in General, is a very powerful F.U. To racism itself, not a confirmation of it. — Marcus de Brun
If asking questions means that one is having a bad day, then everyone on a philosophy forum must be having bad days.You are clearly having a bad day. — Marcus de Brun
here has been an observable shift in the priority of Rap, from the gold-chain, gun-toting, rich, gangster-trope, to that of an astute and profound social commentary (the former living space of intellectuals and Philosophers).Artists like Kendrick, Anderson Paak, Brock Hampton, Death Grips and many more, elucidate the point. — Marcus de Brun
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