Histrionics

I can't think of any other appropriate word with which to head this particular post but I was in theatre today - for very minor surgery - and I couldn't help but exaggerate it - the last occasion I was in a hosptital theatre - and on previous occasions too - was for very differnt reasons altogether and I couldn't help but be reminded of them - and get upset - never mind the reason why I was in theatre today. What I found most odd, though, was being in a theatre when I was conscious. I have had minor (day) surgery before, when I have just been treated under local anaesthetic, but today it just seemed as if I was more aware. The procedure was finished within 20 minutes but I have to admit to missing the affects of a general aneasthetic - I not only look forward to the sensation of being pumped with anesthetic but also the prospect of a good few hours sleep!

Against Innocence

I am currently reading the above book by Andrew Shanks. I have to say that the title irritates me a little - which may not necessarily be a bad thing - it may even be intentional - but, for me, Rose's thought is far more complex than just being 'against' anything - even innocence - however much she might proclaim that she is even more invested the more innocent she sounds. I am reminded of an essay in Judaism & Modernity where Rose prefaces it with several very short lines on innocence and guilt. Unfortunately, I am bereft of my books for the time being so I do not have it to hand to simply quote but I will definitely make an effort to look it up when I am reunited with them.

Whether or not I agree with the title, though, or even the content of the book itself, is immaterial for me at the moment - what is important for me is that I am reading again, however irregularly and that my passion and love for Hegel and Kierkegaard has been, or is being, however slowly, re-ignited. Even my passion for Hegel et al has been tested by recent events - when I might have expected it to have become stronger - but it is so exciting to feel my interest being reawakened again.