Does it matter about my personal beliefs about philosophy?How do you define philosophy? What is it you dislike about it? — DingoJones
Logic and critical thinking are skills. I never found it useful to look up rules of logic when arguing with someone.You dont think critical thinking or the rules of logic are philosophy then I take it? — DingoJones
Not so fast. There's a difference between being logical, and studying logic. The former is an ability: the latter, philosophy.So thats no? They arent under the purview of philosophy? — DingoJones
The right thing to do is what makes us feel good, without breaking the law — Maya
You just weigh it, pros and cons of a decision. I personally wouldn’t break the law because I’d feel so bad of the consequences, the punishment of society, like society’s being mean to you, would be too much to bear. — Maya
Perhaps they do. I like logic and critical thinking.Do you think critical thinking and logic fall under the purview of philosophy? — DingoJones
I still wouldn’t try to change a law if it was wrong, I don’t have time to change the world it’s just not worth the time. I suppose I still have trust in my society, maybe if I lived somewhere where the laws were making my life miserable — Maya
I am not so familiar with those schools of thought. Perhaps my mind can be changed. I also try to keep an open mind. — Wheatley
In summary, doing what is best for yourself and others is in fact what is best for yourself and others. — Judaka
I believe logic and critical thinking fall under the purview of philosophy.You arent answering the question, Im not sure why but you keep giving me Wishy washy non-sequators. Ill take the hint and leave you be. — DingoJones
Very good! It seems like you have proven yourself correct.Socrates insisted on questioning those who claimed to be an authority on knowledge, which led to him being convicted of “corrupting the youth” and sentenced to death.
Diogenes lived as a voluntary beggar, and modeled his actions after dogs; shamelessly masturbating and defecating in public, believing that it was a more authentic lifestyle. He is also the founder of Cynicism.
Buddhism prescribes a way of life that reduces suffering by severing your attachment to desire, called The Middle Way. Buddhists adhere to The Middle Way in their daily lives.
Hedonism is the belief that we act in one of two ways; avoiding suffering or increasing pleasure. Typically they answer the question “What is the good life” by stating that it is the life that maximizes pleasure while reducing suffering. Both courses have been taken to their extremes, resulting in Asceticism and what is typically thought of with the word Hedonism; a person who considers seeking pleasure as the highest good. — Pinprick
Philosophy isn't at all practical. You can't use philosophy in your ordinary life. — Wheatley
So you join a philosophy forum to test your ideas. Great, that makes sense. That means listening to other people - it's other people's criticisms, valid or not, that are the test for your ideas. But you say the virtue of your idea is that you don't have to listen to other people. That makes your idea immune from criticism. So by what means are you going to test your idea?To test my ideas? I don't mind who it's coming from. But it's not like an authority figure that tells you to do things and doesn't give an explanation why, or is open to debate. I make my own decisions.
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