Many people on this forum quote long-dead philosophers as if they were prophets - as if what these long-dead philosophers wrote or said is above criticism (set in stone) — Harry Hindu
It's when it goes past the simple quoting of a long-dead philosopher - when they attempt to defend what they said without integrating it with the knowledge we have now - as if the long-dead philosopher would still say the same thing today with the knowledge we have today.But do they really? Don't they usually quote canonical texts because they're especially insightful, original, and thought-provoking? For me, words that invite criticism may still be worth quoting, precisely because they are so provocative. — jamalrob
I've been talking about pursuing a degree in Philosophy. I don't think I've ever heard a positive response. Some people (acquaintances, relatives, friends) just blurt out something like, "that's stupid", or "Philosophy is stupid", or "a degree in Philosophy is useless."
How would you respond? — anonymous66
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