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Is Chess just a philosophical experiment?
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Mar 10, 2017
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#44
VladimirHerceg91 wrote:
Why continue to play this game of complexities when the reality of life is chaotic enough in itself?
Chaotic is not the reality of life, but the perception of it. As Oogway teaches: "there are no accidents".
2Q1C wrote:
This is very deep.
amplebae wrote:
the e.t.s gave the world chess to bring us together.
e.t.s?
Optimissed wrote:
There are only psychological experiments.
Logically there's no such thing as
a philosophical experiment.There are only psychological experiments.
Why?
VladimirHerceg91 schreef:
VladimirHerceg91 schreef: Chess, what is it all about? Why do we play it? What are we trying to achieve? As I've said before, I'm no different than any other chess enthusiast. My mornings are busy with the voice of Kingscrusher in the background, and the tactic puzzle projected on my screen. Today my morning routine was shaken however. I looked up at the framed photograph of Gioachino Greco which hung on the wall opposite my person, and began to wonder why I am doing all this. I immediately turned off Kingscrusher's harmonious voice, and exited out of the tactics puzzle. I was in great despair. For I began to wonder: Have I been wasting my time? Chess had not brought any monetary gains, or women. Chess had not brought me fame or power. Yet, I was deeply invested into it. For I believed that the mental stimulus it provided would surely improve me as a man or give the deep reward of philosophical satisfaction. However, I feel no different than when I first started, I don't feel improved in any way. Why continue to play this game of complexities when the reality of life is chaotic enough in itself?
Chess, what is it all about? Why do we play it? What are we trying to achieve?
As I've said before, I'm no different than any other chess enthusiast. My mornings are busy with the voice of Kingscrusher in the background, and the tactic puzzle projected on my screen.
Today my morning routine was shaken however. I looked up at the framed photograph of Gioachino Greco which hung on the wall opposite my person, and began to wonder why I am doing all this.
I immediately turned off Kingscrusher's harmonious voice, and exited out of the tactics puzzle. I was in great despair. For I began to wonder: Have I been wasting my time?
Chess had not brought any monetary gains, or women. Chess had not brought me fame or power. Yet, I was deeply invested into it. For I believed that the mental stimulus it provided would surely improve me as a man or give the deep reward of philosophical satisfaction.
However, I feel no different than when I first started, I don't feel improved in any way. Why continue to play this game of complexities when the reality of life is chaotic enough in itself?
Vuuraanbidder wrote:
VladimirHerceg91 schreef:
Chess, what is it all about? Why do we play it? What are we trying to achieve?
As I've said before, I'm no different than any other chess enthusiast. My mornings are busy with the voice of Kingscrusher in the background, and the tactic puzzle projected on my screen.
Today my morning routine was shaken however. I looked up at the framed photograph of Gioachino Greco which hung on the wall opposite my person, and began to wonder why I am doing all this.
I immediately turned off Kingscrusher's harmonious voice, and exited out of the tactics puzzle. I was in great despair. For I began to wonder: Have I been wasting my time?
Chess had not brought any monetary gains, or women. Chess had not brought me fame or power. Yet, I was deeply invested into it. For I believed that the mental stimulus it provided would surely improve me as a man or give the deep reward of philosophical satisfaction.
However, I feel no different than when I first started, I don't feel improved in any way. Why continue to play this game of complexities when the reality of life is chaotic enough in itself?
VladimirHerceg91 schreef: Chess, what is it all about? Why do we play it? What are we trying to achieve? As I've said before, I'm no different than any other chess enthusiast. My mornings are busy with the voice of Kingscrusher in the background, and the tactic puzzle projected on my screen. Today my morning routine was shaken however. I looked up at the framed photograph of Gioachino Greco which hung on the wall opposite my person, and began to wonder why I am doing all this. I immediately turned off Kingscrusher's harmonious voice, and exited out of the tactics puzzle. I was in great despair. For I began to wonder: Have I been wasting my time? Chess had not brought any monetary gains, or women. Chess had not brought me fame or power. Yet, I was deeply invested into it. For I believed that the mental stimulus it provided would surely improve me as a man or give the deep reward of philosophical satisfaction. However, I feel no different than when I first started, I don't feel improved in any way. Why continue to play this game of complexities when the reality of life is chaotic enough in itself?
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Mar 10, 2017
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#54
A word now on the game itself. Chess never has been and never can be aught but a recreation. It should not be indulged in to the detriment of other and more serious avocations – should not absorb the mind or engross the thoughts of those who worship at its shrine; but should be kept in the background and restrained within its proper province. As a mere game, a relaxation from the severer pursuits of life, it is deserving of high commendation. It is not only the most delightful and scientific, but the most moral of amusements. Unlike other games in which lucre is the end and aim of the contestants, it recommends itself to the wise, by the fact that its mimic battles are fought for no prize but honor. It is eminently and emphatically the philosopher's game, Let the chess board supercede the card table, and a great improvement will be visible in the morals of the community. —–Paul Morphy, University Hall, New York, May 25, 1859
batgirl wrote:
A word now on the game itself. Chess never has been and never can be aught but a recreation. It should not be indulged in to the detriment of other and more serious avocations – should not absorb the mind or engross the thoughts of those who worship at its shrine; but should be kept in the background and restrained within its proper province. As a mere game, a relaxation from the severer pursuits of life, it is deserving of high commendation. It is not only the most delightful and scientific, but the most moral of amusements. Unlike other games in which lucre is the end and aim of the contestants, it recommends itself to the wise, by the fact that its mimic battles are fought for no prize but honor. It is eminently and emphatically the philosopher's game, Let the chess board supercede the card table, and a great improvement will be visible in the morals of the community. —–Paul Morphy, University Hall, New York, May 25, 1859
Very nice, this actually pertains a lot to what I am saying. Incredible research to dig that up. Very interesting fellow this Paul Morphy.
Mar 10, 2017
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#56
Chess is philosophical in that it has a way of forcing you to question your very essence. IOW's, it keeps taking you further & further into a dark place you never thought even existed in you.
....and that's not only beautiful but harrowing.
The_Ghostess_Lola wrote:
Chess is philosophical in that it has a way of forcing you to question your very essence. IOW's, it keeps taking you further & further into a dark place you never thought even existed in you.
....and that's not only beautiful but harrowing.
IOW's?
batgirl wrote:
In Other Words
Ah indeed, I should have used more logic. I'm quite fond of the use of acronyms myself.
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it was years ago the thruth, but since Judith Polgar's era, i would think it has to be more nuance in this judgement;
With Hou yifan etc ... the number of women :
* playing chess
AND having interest in mens
AND good-looking (Muzychuk susters and Co)
are increasing at a rate of growth which would make the Nasdaq happy.
"He will find, the one who looks", they say in Shao Lin zen!
But it is only the analysis of a 64 years old retired papy!