Thanks for your reply! And how would you define what you call “reason” in your reply?

As aforesaid, I will be more specific in my future posts. You’re entitled to your opinion regarding vagueness and the rest. That said, I might have been curious about what people would come up with. I guess there isn’t much room for lightheartedness and curiosity here.

Thanks! I will check it out!

Fair enough! :)

I will be more specific in my future posts. One learns everyday!

That’s one reading. I do like the broadness of the question though.
But, if you must have a more specific question, let me ask you this: Which philosophical subject has your interest? And with which philosophies, do you tend to think about it?

My bad! Perhaps, philosophies that most consistently influence you in your everyday life and thought process.

I agree with you when you say that many philosophers have neglected if not despised sexuality at the expenses of many things (holistic approach of humanity, etc.). However, I do not agree that humans are inherently pathetic. When it comes to reactionary of any kind, there is always danger. May it be focused on sexuality and/or else.

Academia has indeed many defects. Where I’m from (France), it is rotten all the way from top to bottom. That doesn’t exclude the existence of exceptional academics among said system. I don’t know where you’re from to know which system you are referring to but, perhaps, this is more of a general statement. As for myself, I can talk only about what I know and even this might be a stretch.

Unfortunately (there is no playfulness in politics), this took a very political turn which I am not fond of but there you go: What is bothering you about privileges (i.e Ivory tower, etc.)? Aren’t people free to enroll in degrees to access such circles? Do you think the layman will benefit to know or even care to know about intellectual matters such as Kantian philosophy? If so, why? What prevents left wing people to come on this forum or any public? What has the right done for such a long time?

NB: These are genuine questions not merely intended to anger you or anything. Although, I would be entitled to do so.

Thank you for your reply. As a libertarian, I understand some of the elements you have mentioned but then, isn’t it a cliché that the academics are a bit uptight and predictable?

Certainly, the ancient Greeks were infamous for their sexuality as well. I find sound and consistent arguments to be a better criteria over sexuality but, perhaps, you haven’t mentioned all your reasons. For certain, there is some originality in your approach.

All of that said, it lacks charms when somebody attributes good qualities and attributes (”serious thinker“, not being a bigot and the like) to oneself. Unless, you’re called Nietzsche, then that’s fine. Wink wink.

Just out of curiosity: why would you say this?
Also, interesting profile description.

Roman philosophy might have been standing the shadow of Greek philosophy but it doesn’t impact its value. Perhaps, the fact that philosophy was “born” in Greece impacted and still impacts our view on the history of ideas.
If you enjoy Roman philosophy, by all means, promote it!
Also, based on the philosophers you mentioned, I thought you might enjoy Cicero as well.

Have a good day,