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Old 05-15-2004, 11:49 AM   #2
Son of Númenor
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I wouldn't say that any philosophically-oriented topics in these fora are overstepping the bounds of reasonable Tolkien-related discussion. J.R.R. Tolkien may not have been a 'philosopher' in the traditional sense, but he was a devoutly religious, spiritually-attuned & thoughtful person who enjoyed writing about & discoursing on a great variety of philosophical subjects. He strove toward a deeper understanding of the nature of legend & mythology, of literature, of religion, of humanity & of truth. I personally like to think of the philosophical debates that go on here as extensions of Tolkien's ardor for wisdom.
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