Maya The Pouty Philosopher

I post my readings and thoughts here, perhaps some analysis and reblogs

[mayasreadingblog]

Greetings, traveller~

Unrolls the scrolls, Unfurls the curls

This is Maya's blog of their thoughts. The main account is MayaFoxWitch My writing blog can be found here

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Quotes I like Reading Log

[jdebbiel]

The girl with the dragon boy

Prints available from June 2-10

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[mayasreadingblog]

Just an opinion on Shakespeare

Recently people suspect that not everything that Shakespeare published was his own original work, which I don't doubt. Copyright wasn't really a thing and because of that people shared stories and it's highly likely Shakespeare also attended some writer's club and got ideas there.

Similarly, in the first half of 20th century Japan, it was actually a trend to write stories based on people's diaries, so much so that people sent their diary entries to their favourite authors so they can write "story version" of their diaries. Dazai Osamu was big on this trend and had his fans send him lots of their diaries and even specifically emphasised that they don't want money or fame, just want to see their diaries to be recreated into novels.

While this might sound foul but it actually is an amazing idea, making novels more realistic and their problems, struggles and joys shared and empathised. Why force to write your own story if someone could do it well in your stead? Granted, there were also copyright issues where writers used diaries to write stories without their consent, Dazai's novel *The Setting Sun* was one of the cases (which makes more sense now because how raw and deep it is).

Also capitalism wasn't that toxic and invasive in the Middle Ages like how it was since the Industrial Revolution in the late 1880s.

[mayasreadingblog]

Ship of Theseus & xxxHOLiC

[mayafoxwitch]

[oestenfor]

Friedrich Nietzsche - The Birth of Tragedy Part 3

So what is Nietzsche trying to tell us about these opposing forces within us and within art, and why did he use the word “tragedy” in his title? For Nietzsche, there had been only one culture that managed to strike a balance between Dionysus and Apollon, creating an expression of the true human condition: the Greek tragedies, the vast spectrum of theatre and poetry present in classical Greek society. 

For Nietzsche, these stories represent the right balance between Apollon and Dionysus. They were both expressions of reason and man's need for order, while also using deep-rooted mythical and archetypal symbols. The idea of opposing positions in a conflict or dialogue as a means to progress ideas. It's the reason why modern thinkers often build their philosophical arguments in dialogue with Greek classics. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein builds on the myth of Prometheus. Sigmund Freud's psychoanalysis, the classical story of Oedipus; Camus famously formulated his ideas of the absurd in his book The Myth of Sisyphus. 

So what does Nietzsche say about these two positions? Interestingly, Nietzsche argues that we have become too bound to the Apollonian aspect of the form of expression. A position later reinvigorated by the post-modernists after the Second World War. For example, thinkers like Adorno, Sartre, and Foucault were deeply inspired by Nietzsche's scepticism of rationality. Do you guys think Nietzsche might have had a point? Øst

[mayasreadingblog]

Something something Dazai has ADHD, Ranpo has AuDHD and Fyodor has Autism

I wonder if Edogawa Ranpo from BSD has AuDHD: his attention to details and noticing what other people don’t leans into Autism but he has no strict rules or schedule, or heavy masking, meanwhile his ADHD is shown through eating sweets (common addiction pattern) to keep himself stimulated and his openness that appear as rude to people and openly disliking things is very ADHD-coded.

Spoilers for Cannibalism Arc, Fyodor's ability and ending of BSD Part 1.

This also made me think deeply of the trio’s dynamic: how Dazai facing Fyodor into psychological and intellectual battles made me see their differences even though they match intellectually. Dazai had mentioned that Ranpo sees more things that he can: this means that if Dazai trained more or hyperfixated into becoming a better detective, he could but he would still fall behind Ranpo because Ranpo is naturally drawn to details and nuances, he sees the pattern while Dazai sees the thrill.

This also explains why Ranpo dislikes playing smart games with Dazai and especially with Fyodor who is purely Autistic, where as Ranpo has both Autism and ADHD. Ranpo made a slip-up at the Cannibalism Arc because he put Fyodor into “default human” parameters and failed to see that Fyodor doesn’t follow societal conformity and won’t hesitate to use any means possible to reach his goals. Fukuchi is neurotypical and was fooled by Fyodor while was easily read by Ranpo.

Since Ranpo has been surrounded mostly by standard, mostly neurotypical people, he didn’t really have many things that challenge his brain, therefore his growth was slow, and since facing Dazai and Fyodor is a MASSIVE challenge, his ADHD side of brain easily gets agitated/frustrated and thus cloud his mind, only a little but it’s enough for the other two to trick him.

Since Dazai also doesn’t bother with societal conformity, Fyodor had to be careful at tricking Dazai, so he played on assumptions, which is why Dazai mistakenly assumed that Fyodor’s ability is related to touch where as in truth his ability has to do with death, Fyodor did a great job tricking Dazai and Ranpo. Although, I would doubt he knew everything, he also relied on luck especially when he took over Bram’s body.

@wishing-on-stardust @ilikebitteralmonds

[brownie-pics]

'26.2.8 宝山寺奥の院にて

雪降る朝。写真展の搬入があるのでいつもの奈良公園には行かずに近所の古刹へ。本堂を越えて奥の院に着くと、時折強風が吹いてぶわっと雪が打ち付けるように降ります。

寺猫さんも寒そうに「にゃあ～」と鳴いてややしかめっ面･･それでも近くでじっとしていると寄ってきて僕の足元をスリスリ。「寒いやんなぁ⛄」などと撫でつつ久しぶりの雪中撮影。

･･ということで、2/10から合同写真展です（PR😉）もう数回お知らせしましたが、しつこく告知😆

★G2.8写真展”断片集” No.31★

日程：2026.2.10(火）～2.15（日）12:00～19:00（2.15のみ17:00まで）

場所：同時代ギャラリー（京都三条 1928ビル２F）

私は2.11(水祝）・2.13(金）・2.15(日）各日12:00～17:00で在廊の予定です。

[caelanglang]

On Canned Crab

⚠️ blood and guns

a can of self-love 🦀

[enoshun]

流紋 / Traces of Flow

Kanagawa , Japan

©️ enoshun

[thecatscan]

Lana❤

[mayaswiterblog]

Mini opinion on estrangement of parents

Stumbled upon on this YouTube video and very much enjoying it!

I love and hate that people can publish pretty much anything, and most likely this book is rage bait as well to get money out of spite.

I didn't read the book nor plan to,but Ana does amazing job analysing it and talking about abuse, toxic relationships and psychology about adult kids estranging their parents.

The author of the book clearly got butt-hurt by her kids estranging her "for no reason" and plays victim card very hard here. Also playing the "The Truth™️" trend as if she's some kind of justice warrior. Ana does amazing job keeping the listeners engaged, I struggle with audiobooks a lot but she makes it so easy and doesn't ramble unnecessarily, which I love! I also love how she dismantles the psychology of the author through the book and how it's ironic the abuser accuses and uses negative language towards the adult kids going No Contact with their parents while portraying herself and the estranged parents as "heroes". The author also goes on saying that social media and therapists are brainwashing the kids, again, very ironic language to use to accuse "the" adult kids estranging their parents.

[deardarlingthings]

Put your 4 favourite characters from 4 pieces of media as options and let your tumblr pals decide which one most suits your vibe then tag 4 people

Jamie Tartt {Ted Lasso}

Blitzø {Helluva Boss}

Evan 'Buck' Buckley {9-1-1}

Izzy Hands {OFMD}

Voting ended onJun 21, 2024

Not me having some kinda type... Who shall I tag? I think I wanna tagggggg... @mybugsmybugsmybugs @mexicangela @lunar-years @biscuitboxpink but no pressure!! I just thought it would be fun!

[alien-in-washington]

Pick One!

Dwight Shrute (The Office)

Alastor (Hazbin Hotel)

Octavia (Helluva Boss)

Darrow (Red Rising)

Voting ended onApr 14

@burning-britain-official @seriouslythisisagoodname @mariorat-the-aroace @antjester @herwonderlandfirefreakingevil @rawrxp-casper @krumbymatcha @kaiyorice @sashimi55 + open tags!

[burning-britain-official]

1 choice choose wisely

kinger (owl house)

Caine (tadc)

alahandro (white rose pmd)

grian (yt)

Voting ended onApr 18

@eredin-offical @an-angel-offical @bunny-slippers-offical @costa-rica-offical @falkor-the-best-villain @imightbeafaerie-official-offical @salamander-offical @sandstorm-but-offical @seraphim-offical @fay-offical @james-offical @mental-illness-offical

[eredin-offical]

hmm yes characters

John Seed (Farcry 5)

Gaunter O' Dimm (The Witcher 3)

William Afton (FNaF)

Charles Calvin (THSC)

Voting ended onApr 18

@evilpineapple-offical @breadcrumb-offical @salamander-offical @someone-official @imightbeafaerie-official-offical @fay-offical

[fay-offical]

I'm not very kewl and my interests reflect that💔

Marcy (amphibia)

shelly (Dandys world)

Haley (stardew valley)

bubble (tadc)

Voting ended onApr 19

@mind-flayer-official @banana-milk-offical @galaxy-offical @nelly-rebellyyyyy open tags I don't feel like tagging more people

[nelly-rebellyyyyy]

Tyy for the tag 🫶

Hhmmm... choose one :D

Hermione Granger (HP)

Pip Fitz-Amobi (AGGGTM)

Todd Anderson (DPS)

Katniss Everdeen (Hunger Games)

Voting ended onApr 13

@a-french-coconut, @coffee--spill, @evil-era, @vivaciousmessypixie, @astronaut-offical, @clarissaweasley-10 + open tagsss

[damsel-understresss]

this looked fun :]

pick!

maomao (the apothecary dairies)

mu qing (heaven officials blessing)

annabel lee (nevermore

mitsuki (the green yuri)

Voting ended onApr 22

@r-randomettexd @tegansoawkward @melancholic-whimsy @y0ur-valent1ne @vita-min-bunniii @puppy-exe-stopped-responding @plkadawt @not-gore @misrable-angel @sleepymeowzidol @obsessionrevived @divineasteria @whimsyvampire16 @hpdamechan @jirai-haruhi @starfirenthusiest @strwbrrysugrtarttt @eternal-dead-girl @angelsemotion @xiayuu @violetrosiecookiesleepydemon @l4cedw1ster1a @litttleghostt @oopsiedaisiesyoohoo +open tags <3

[melancholic-whimsy]

🧚🧚

Dazai (bsd)

Fyodor (bsd)

Caine (tadc)

Shadow Milk (crk)

Voting ended onApr 17

@finla2 @raskoln1kovsaxe @ihatenotreading @vita-min-bunniii @whatthekoi @boyfa1lure @stonedead-and-incomplete @shimmerglieny @siriusly-sydney @silvertrail-forgotten + open tagzz :3

[shimmerglieny]

Ooo thanks @melancholic-whimsy! let's go!

I never realised I had a type 😭

Geto Suguru (JJK)

Snape (Harry Potter)

Varian (Tangled the series)

Zuko (ATLA)

Voting ended onApr 17

@cosmopolitanalienation @katsuuuiii @mayafoxwitch @7stupidnuggets7 @pifnii @kkyutiepie and open tags!

[mayafoxwitch]

I love that! Thanks so much for the tag hun @shimmerglieny ~

Which one fits my vibe?

Fyodor Dostoyevsky (BSD)

Denken (Frieren)

Vanitas (Case Study of Vanitas)

Neferpitou (HUNTER X HUNTER)

Voting ended onApr 23

Tagging ma homies: @thezendik @cosmopolitanalienation @ilikebitteralmonds @wishing-on-stardust @fun-cats @a-missing-gender-case @actualstardust

[leahgardner-art]

silver origami crane ✨ I had about 100 of these hanging from my bedroom ceiling when I was a kid. Second painting postpartum—Fern turned 10 weeks old on Sunday!

[mounchii]

The Moon✨🌕

[rosieandthemoon]

Neo-Gothic mausoleum of baron von Lachmann-Falkenau in Jałowiec (Wingendorf) [.]