philosophical_concept

chance philosophical concept

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Properties

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characteristic
random, indifferent blows
description
A philosophical concept representing random or unpredictable events, symbolized by Queequeg's 'impulsive, indifferent sword' in weaving the sword-mat.
role_in_destiny
has the last featuring blow at events
symbolized_by
Queequeg's sword

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  • referenced_byWoof (weaving)
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    Queequeg’s impulsive, indifferent sword, sometimes hitting the woof slantingly, or crookedly, or strongly, or weakly, as the case might be; and by this difference in the concluding blow producing a corresponding contrast in the final aspect of the completed fabric; this savage’s sword, thought I, which thus finally shapes and fashions both warp and woof; this easy, indifferent sword must be chance
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    2026-03-02T00:03:42.192Z
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