[group] Six Metaphysical Meditations by Rene Descartes - philc

[philchenevert]

Thanks, I'll start with section 2 and will try section 3 if its still available after that.

Brent Patrick

Section 2 has already been claimed. I will assign you section 3. Enjoy the thought.

[DrSpoke]

Let's have at least something clear: is it ok if I read all those viz as "viz"?
If you feel strongly about "videlicet", should I read it as "veedeliset"? or "veedelichet"?

[BrentPatrick]

I read viz as "vis a vis".

I pronounced "original" the usual way although I was wondering if there was a different pronunciation based on its usage here. Let me know if a change is needed.

For your review:

https://librivox.org/uploads/philchenevert/sixmetaphysicalmeditations_03_descartes_128kb.mp3

Length: 39:46

[philchenevert]

I read viz as "vis a vis".

I pronounced "original" the usual way although I was wondering if there was a different pronunciation based on its usage here. Let me know if a change is needed.

For your review:

https://librivox.org/uploads/philchenevert/sixmetaphysicalmeditations_03_descartes_128kb.mp3

Length: 39:46

Thank you Brent.

[CleverUsername]

Hi there! I would like to try to do section 4 if it is still available.

[philchenevert]

Let's have at least something clear: is it ok if I read all those viz as "viz"?
If you feel strongly about "videlicet", should I read it as "veedeliset"? or "veedelichet"?

Yes. you can read viz as viz.

[philchenevert]

Hi there! I would like to try to do section 4 if it is still available.

Section 4 is yours. Ask if anything is confusing. (other than the philosophy.. You're on your own with that).

Also, how would you like to be credited in our catalog? What name? most of us use our real name but it is up to you. This can be the same as your forum name, (which is cleverusername, or anything else. This might be what you say at the start "read by ......" so people will be able to find your recordings.
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[DrSpoke]

Yes. you can read viz as viz.

Thank you Phil. (If only I could get away so easily with the content..)

[philchenevert]

Yes. you can read viz as viz.

Thank you Phil. (If only I could get away so easily with the content..)

Ah, now that's another matter. Actually I'm a bit surprised the translator did not leave some of the original Latin in the text to make it 'clearer'.

[CleverUsername]

Hi there! I would like to try to do section 4 if it is still available.

Section 4 is yours. Ask if anything is confusing. (other than the philosophy.. You're on your own with that).

Also, how would you like to be credited in our catalog? What name? most of us use our real name but it is up to you. This can be the same as your forum name, (which is cleverusername, or anything else. This might be what you say at the start "read by ......" so people will be able to find your recordings.
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YAY!

I will probably have questions since this is my first contribution ever!

I will go by Kassandra Clever

[silverquill]

I read viz as "vis a vis".

I pronounced "original" the usual way although I was wondering if there was a different pronunciation based on its usage here. Let me know if a change is needed.

For your review:

https://librivox.org/uploads/philchenevert/sixmetaphysicalmeditations_03_descartes_128kb.mp3

Length: 39:46

It is incorrect to read "Viz" as "vis- a-vis" because they have different meanings.

From Wikipedia:

" Vis-à-vis, a French expression in English, literally "face to face (with)", meaning in comparison with or in relation to"

"The abbreviation viz. (or viz without a full stop) is short for the Latin videlicet, which itself is a contraction of the Latin phrase videre licet, meaning "it is permitted to see".[1][2][3] It is used as a synonym for "namely", "that is to say", "to wit", "which is", or "as follows". It is typically used to introduce examples or further details to illustrate a point."

I think "Vis-à-vis" is common enough in contemporary English usage to be read as it is.
"Viz." is not used in conversation, and sounds a bit odd when read, so I usually read it as "to wit" or "namely," but no harm in reading it just as "viz." But, "videlicet" would really be confusing.

For Section 3 - I wouldn't ask for any corrections except to trim the long silence and redundant intro from the end of the file and leave just 5 seconds silence.

[BrentPatrick]

Thanks for the education on "viz".

Sorry about the redundant intro, I reread it but forgot to delete the new recording form the end.

The silence from "End of Meditiation" is exactly 5 seconds:

For your review:

https://librivox.org/uploads/philchenevert/sixmetaphysicalmeditations_03_descartes_128kb.mp3

Length:39:08

[silverquill]

Thanks for the education on "viz".

Sorry about the redundant intro, I reread it but forgot to delete the new recording form the end.

The silence from "End of Meditiation" is exactly 5 seconds:

For your review:

https://librivox.org/uploads/philchenevert/sixmetaphysicalmeditations_03_descartes_128kb.mp3

Length:39:08

Perfect!
PL OK

[DrSpoke]

Thank you!
viz, double-viz or shaken then

[DrSpoke]

Phil and all, I have to relinquish my claim.
I was editing the recording of what I thought was a slow and clear reading of the Meditation, while considering to prepare a second, faster-flow recording, only to realise that I will not be able to "edit" the content that takes shape into my mind! It's too hard for me.
I'm giving back section 5, apologies and best wishes with the project.