The objects we own are expressions of ourselves and our world. They’re extensions of our interests, passions, hobbies, etc. Sitting at my desk I’m reminded that I’ve consciously made the decision to surround myself with things that bring me joy. My desk is bare of decoration besides a golden boar I bought when at Bulguksa …
Monthly Archives: February 2023
Object Observation 2:
This week one of our readings was, ‘’Thick Description: Toward an Interpretive Theory of Culture’’ by Clifford Geertz. He borrows ‘’thick description’’ from Gilbert Ryle, and believes the same as Max Weber that man is an animal who is suspended in webs of significance. He interprets culture to be those webs. Even though this reading …