A (true) philosopher wouldn't resort to brinkmanship - it's out of character. — Agent Smith
I am not surprised you bracketed (true). Do many philosophers act out of character? or are many philosophers, past and present, merely characters and some even more accurately described as caricatures. — universeness
There is nothing in philosophy that could make a novice or a veteran in the subject a fanatic and you need to be one to find brinkmanship appealing. — Agent Smith
I broadly agree. — universeness
Indeed, you are right! — Agent Smith
s this thread about Jordan Peterson specifically? — Agent Smith
they're already infected with toxic memes. — Agent Smith
Do you think 'good' modern philosophers have a responsibility to protect people from such or teach them ways to defend themselves against such? — universeness
Friedrich Nietzsche
"God Is Dead"
"That which does not kill us makes us stronger."
"He who has a why to live can bear almost any how."
"To live is to suffer, to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering."
"When you look into an abyss, the abyss also looks into you."
Do you think Nietzsche should be categorised as a brinkmanship or fear-based philosopher?
What about Plato's:
"The real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light."
Is this fear-based philosophy? — universeness
Should we fear being led down the garden path? Should we fear illusions? Should we fear lies? — Agent Smith
I appreciate the suggestion, but I am interested in some details, not yes/no responses. — universeness
Are lies, illusions (deception) dangerous? — Agent Smith
Should we fear being led down the garden path? Should we fear illusions? Should we fear lies? — Agent Smith
This seems a futile dance. It's okay if you prefer asking questions to answering them. — universeness
Sorry, but it's not your fault. — Agent Smith
By the way, maya is fun for some. — Agent Smith
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