I'd be interested to know what those may be. But I think it takes more than imagination to create a work of art. — Ciceronianus
Almost all heavy left-leaners like A.C Grayling, Justin Weinberg, Carrie Jenkins, Helena Cruz etc... largely, the 'culture war' related philosophers in my experience. — AmadeusD
It isn't all idle talk; sometimes it's deadly serious :up: — Count Timothy von Icarus
Art is distinguishable from philosophy because it is evocative, and can be supremely so through the ability of an artist. Philosophy tries to explain, sometimes in dull detail. These are different things. When philosophers try to be artists, they fail miserably because they don't have the talent. — Ciceronianus
it would be surprising, if anyone would admit that he's talking rubbish himself — Pez
Growing up, art was a talent that came naturally to me — Joshs
I think my request for examples of the great philosophical works of imagination akin to art will go unanswered, and with good reason. — Ciceronianus
That said, depending upon one's definition of art, i would think that some of the works of great philosophical imagination (even if you hold they are wrongheaded) count as artistic responses, something like poetry. — Tom Storm
U.S. Grant wrote very well (in his memoirs), but isn't considered an artist. — Ciceronianus
Christopher Hitchens wrote excellent essays, but wasn't an artist. — Ciceronianus
I have nothing to offer on Kant or Hegel, Plato or Aquinas. — BC
Really, what a strange thing to ask in a philosophy forum! :brow: — Alkis Piskas
This is much better!How can You convince someone, who thinks that philosophy is just idle talk, that at least not all of this kind is mere empty stream of words? — Pez
How can You convince someone, who thinks that philosophy is just idle talk, that at least not all of this kind is mere empty stream of words? — Pez
Yes. Philosophy is idle talk — unenlightened
.Mechanic is to racing driver as philosopher is to politician — unenlightened
But wouldn't you be lowering your opinion of racing and politicking, if philosophy is idle talk? I'd argue you were. If idle talk was the same as sharpening language, then a politician has no tools; and if these are compared to mechanics and racing drivers, the whole thing is brought down and idle, and wouldn't run - around the track or for the office. — Fire Ologist
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