• spirit-salamander
    268
    Should it strictly follow mathematical methodology or be like pure poetry with mere metaphors?

    I think most philosophies are inconsistently in between.
  • Apollodorus
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    There is nothing wrong with poetry but it must have practical application. If "mathematical methodology" helps validate philosophical tenets or make them more accessible to other philosophers or to the general public, then it's even better. In any case, like Plato said, philosophy and ethics should guide politics and other aspects of life IMO
  • spirit-salamander
    268
    In any case, like Plato said, philosophy and ethics should guide politics and other aspects of life IMOApollodorus

    Okay, from a practical, pragmatic or realpolitik point of view, it doesn't matter how philosophy is taught. The main thing is that real results are achieved. I agree with you there.
  • MondoR
    335
    Philosophy is the attempt to view life from the outside, from the inside. Quite difficult and possibly neverending as the subject and object are one and the same, and ever changing.
  • Apollodorus
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    The main thing is that real results are achieved. I agree with you there.spirit-salamander

    And bearing the practical aspect in mind, perhaps we should also look into what ought to be the objective of philosophy in relation to society. Unless this has already been addressed here.
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