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S T Coleridge's poem against poetry being rational and sensible

in Poetry Discussion

Hi all I found this little gem whilst reading the complete works of Samuel Taylor Coleridge I purchased on Amazon. The new philosophy he was addressing was an Empiricism driven by claims of common sense and purposefulness,, driven by metaphysical examination rather than today's rationalism driven by formal logic. However the denial of emotional considerations and use of flowery language still has contemporary relevance. Published in 1801 this poem still rung a chord with me. Also may be useful for a Xanadu escape room.

' DRINKING verses THINKING or

A SING AGAINST THE NEW PHILOSOPHY

My Merry men all, that drink with glee

This fanciful Philosophy

Pray tell me what good is it?

If ancient Nick should come and take

The same across the Stygian lake

I guess we ne'er should miss it

Away, each pale, self brooding spark

That goes truth hunting in the dark,

Away from our carousing!

To Pallas we resign such fowls

Grave birds of wisdom! ye're but owls

And all your trade but mousing!

My merry men all, here's punch and wine

And spicy bishop, drink divine!

Let's live while we are able

While Mirth and Sense sit, hand in glove,

This Don Philosophy we'll shove

Dead drunk beneath the table

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Nathalie Tasler

Mar 08

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This is precious! 😂