Do you think you are a philosopher or have potential?

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03 Jun 2011, 6:16 pm

There is not a lot of things about philosophy here...
Philosophy requires complexity of thinking, intense, introvert, obsession, etc...

In my opinion, philosopher needs independent thinking, passion, and obsession, at least.

Do you think you are a philosopher or have potential?

What do you think about philosophy?

Who is your favourite philosopher?

What books do you like to read?

Is there anything else you want to mention?? Please!! I am so curious! :heart:

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03 Jun 2011, 6:17 pm

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The main problem with most philosophy is that the conclusions are not empirically testable. Whereas in physical science all hypothesis have to be testable which means they are potentially falsifiable.

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03 Jun 2011, 6:23 pm

Dear ruveyn:

Yes, I agree.

Do you prefer science rather than philosophy?

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03 Jun 2011, 6:24 pm

metaphysics wrote:

Dear ruveyn:

Yes, I agree.

Do you prefer science rather than philosophy?

Physics and Math.

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03 Jun 2011, 6:25 pm

I am a philosopher. I think philosophy is in real bad shape. My favorite philosopher is George Santayana. I like to read non-fiction books. That's about it.

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03 Jun 2011, 6:29 pm

ruveyn wrote:

You make me think about that:

Almost all the questions of most interest to speculative minds are such as science cannot answer :lol:

That's why I prefer philosophy.

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03 Jun 2011, 6:30 pm

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I am a philosopher. I think philosophy is in real bad shape. My favorite philosopher is George Santayana. I like to read non-fiction books. That's about it.

Why????

Would you like to tell me why do you think it is in real bad shape, please?

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03 Jun 2011, 6:31 pm

metaphysics wrote:

ruveyn wrote:

You make me think about that:

Almost all the questions of most interest to speculative minds are such as science cannot answer :lol:

That proves that the questions are meaningless and nonsensical. Anything that can neither be affirmed or falsified empirically is nonsense on stilts.

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03 Jun 2011, 6:33 pm

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That proves that the questions are meaningless and nonsensical. Anything that can neither be affirmed or falsified empirically is nonsense on stilts.ruveuyn

But it actually can inevitably affect human beings

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03 Jun 2011, 6:40 pm

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ruveyn wrote:

That proves that the questions are meaningless and nonsensical. Anything that can neither be affirmed or falsified empirically is nonsense on stilts.ruveuyn

But it actually can inevitably affect human beings

Only if human beings take pseudo questions seriously.

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03 Jun 2011, 6:51 pm

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Only if human beings take pseudo questions seriously.

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Unfortunately, thus is the weakness of the mankind

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03 Jun 2011, 6:51 pm

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ruveyn wrote:

Only if human beings take pseudo questions seriously.

ruveyn

Unfortunately, thus is the weakness of the mankind

Not my weakness. My head is almost as hard as my heart.

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03 Jun 2011, 6:56 pm

ruveyn wrote:

metaphysics wrote:

ruveyn wrote:

Only if human beings take pseudo questions seriously.

ruveyn

Unfortunately, thus is the weakness of the mankind

Not my weakness. My head is almost as hard as my heart.

ruveyn

?!Head is conscious, cold,etc

heart is emotional

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03 Jun 2011, 6:59 pm

metaphysics wrote:

ruveyn wrote:

metaphysics wrote:

ruveyn wrote:

Only if human beings take pseudo questions seriously.

ruveyn

Unfortunately, thus is the weakness of the mankind

Not my weakness. My head is almost as hard as my heart.

ruveyn

?!Head is conscious, cold,etc

heart is emotional

I have no use for compassion, pity or kindness. But I put a great deal of stock in Good Manners and Fair Play.

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03 Jun 2011, 7:01 pm

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I have no use for compassion, pity or kindness. But I put a great deal of stock in Good Manners and Fair Play.

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I can say it as well, but it doesn't mean that I feel the same

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03 Jun 2011, 7:58 pm

I have tremendous potential, much of it positive.

I am not now, nor have I ever been, nor am I likely to become, not have I the slightest incentive for being a philosopher.

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