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I've been thinking about Plato's forms lately. The idea that every thing that we see in our lives is an imperfect representation of some ideal thing and that somewhere in the universe there exists the perfect thing got me thinkin': What would the perfect table be like? Think about it: Tables serve their purpose well enough in their imperfect phase. You put stuff on it. Sometimes you eat off of it. That's it. The perfect table would likely not have a single scratch or dent or loose leg. It wouldn't get stained if something spilled on it. Most of the tables I deal with day to day are quite messy because I'm lazy and set shit on it. The perfect table would never be messy. Or would it? The table itself is not involved with the stuff that's on it. In a perfect WORLD, the table would never be messy, however it is simply the table itself that is messy. Would you even notice if it was a perfect table? I don't think about tables as much as this blog might make it seem, so I may be typing on the perfect table right now and not even realize it. This particular table has some scratches and dents and minor little ticks and what-not, so this couldn't be it, but that's beside the point. If the perfect table were here on Earth somewhere, we probably wouldn't even know it. People ignore tables for the most part. The perfect table wouldn't be particularly impressive. No one would stop and realize "That table is perfect!", unless you're one of those yuppies that shops at Pier 1. The human mind could probably not comprehend the perfect table. Perfection is something we cannot understand because everything we come into contact with is imperfect. Plus, who wants the perfect table? Imperfect tables serve their purpose; having a perfect table would just be like having fine china that you never want to use. Or maybe since I can't comprehend the perfect table, if I were to experience it in all its glory, I would be in awe and finally realize what it means to be a table and the table-oriented part of my life would be complete.
In closing, sit with this question: Can you define "table"?
In closing, sit with this question: Can you define "table"?
posted by MC Harv at 2:25 PM
3 Comments:
Plato's idea is so Greek. It's always about there being a perfect example of everything and all else being lesser.
That said, the perfect table, to me, doesn't break and organizes your stuff for you.
-Thomas
Your article really got me to thinking about the perfect table. Although there is probly more important things i could do with my life i think im going to dedicate an hour every day to try and find the perfect table. Thanks for the inspiration.
I feel like philosophy classes and smoking go hand in hand: The grizzled old man, tendering wisdom onto the younger generation, cigarette smoldering at the end of his lips. The young students, eager to learn and addicted to caffiene, smoking like chimneys as though it were 3:30 AM at the local coffe shop during finals week.
Glory-ous.
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