I've studied dozens of thinkers and philosophies, but primarily from an intellectual perspective, not so much a wisdom perspective. — Bret Bernhoft
It sure would be interesting to involve biofeedback with philosophical training. — Bret Bernhoft
Perhaps philosophy (for me) is primarily an exercise in different thinking patterns. — Bret Bernhoft
Philosophy: examining (conceptual) assumptions and proposing (speculative) interpretations of reality-in-the-most-general-sense.
Science: researching, observing and explaining (experimental theories of) transformations of aspects of nature.
Art: exploring abstract / narrative forms (images) and proficiently executing representative examples of heightened experiences (symbols).
Religion: communally reenacting defenses of the indefensible (rituals) customarily rationalized by believing the unbelievable (myths).
Anyway, I exclude "spirituality" from my others sketches, however, because it is, IMO, a passive "experience" (most of often, in most cases, one is struck by "spirit") whereas philosophy, science, art & religion are only ever active endeavors, or practices. — 180 Proof
How does one intentionally participate in philosophical dialogue? — Bret Bernhoft
... ask that the conversation happen on your terms. — Valentinus
Is it always 'your terms'? — Tom Storm
What is philosophy?
What is philosophy? — Bret Bernhoft
I agree; being so "needful", in fact, I think "the spirit" motivates – the muses move – people to philosophize, empirically research and conjecture, create and perform works of art, or worship mysteries (with/without magic aka "sacrifice (i.e. make sacred) in the name of ...") This "needful experience" corresponds to Kierkegaard's angst (dread) in my mind; or maybe Jaspers' transcendence (encompassing), or Zapffe's absurd (tragically overdeveloped brain).I've often viewed spirituality as being a more needful experience. — Tom Storm
But Russell, who knew physics and mathematics very well, stated that physics tells us about the structural properties of the world, leaving the intrinsic nature of atoms (and quarks, fields, etc.) unknown. — Manuel
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