I do find poppers actual philosophy to be interesting though. I'm just amazed how often the "paradox of tolerance" is used to justify gratuitous suppression and violence.
I do find poppers actual philosophy to be interesting though. I'm just amazed how often the "paradox of tolerance" is used to justify gratuitous suppression and violence.
From a wonderful essay on the topic:
> The Emperor summons before him Bodhidharma and asks: “Master, I have been tolerant of innumerable gays, lesbians, bisexuals, asexuals, blacks, Hispanics, Asians, transgender people, and Jews. How many Virtue Points have I earned for my meritorious deeds?”
> Bodhidharma answers: “None at all”.
> The Emperor, somewhat put out, demands to know why.
> Bodhidharma asks: “Well, what do you think of gay people?”
> The Emperor answers: “What do you think I am, some kind of homophobic bigot? Of course I have nothing against gay people!”
> And Bodhidharma answers: “Thus do you gain no merit by tolerating them!”
https://slatestarcodex.com/2014/09/30/i-can-tolerate-anythin...