Have no idea of the extent of discomfort, irritation at ILP , but I have a new idea , if not unique, to alliveate unnecessary tension and discord among members. The creation of a philosophic therapy group, capable of minimizing unnecessary misery and discontent. Why not have cross analysis on a higher level, face offs that can be presented in an honest and trustworthy fashion to prevent seeming intellectual decompositions and personal collapses necessitating real life trouble such as rl emotional reactions to cognitive decompositions.
Being honest with the self should be the predicate and face offs should entail humanity and compassion to such sufferers.
To put it bluntly, everybody suffers, but intellectuals with the philosophical state of orientation appear to win the prize.
If anyone thinks this may be an idea worth pursuing, an open door policy could be a key characteristic, with exempt and spurious needs for any kind of qualification. First signers in, new members with quabbles and reservations may be encouraged to go to the front.
This may develop into a drop in type of interaction group with no holds barred structural, thematic or any other kind of regulatory procedure.
Psychological fans would be especially urged to participate .
The oft cited rejection of philosophy within such a setting, often labeled ‘rationalisation’ should be explored from top to bottom, from a philosophical subsummation of the psychological , rather then the other way around.