graveyard of the gods

by **Marco Polo** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 23:00

I like to talk about what I learn in Philosophy class, we usually call those sorts of things Philosophy.

I like "Where "WTF?" Meets "WTF DO I CARE?"" but I agree with Francine insofar as the board should not be negative. While she does not care for philosophy, thats fine, some of us do. I say just leave it as is. Philosophy Corner is a suitable name.

by **Nietzsche** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 23:12

This is out of fucking control.

I don't know what's truly behind this attitude of yours, Franc, but any suggestion that philosophy is 'bullshit' or 'useless' or whatever other inherently negative term you feel like attaching to it, is utter nonsense.

Without scanning the entire web, I will cite the crucial statements from the Wikipedia article entitled 'Definition of Philosophy' in order to get through that thick skull of yours:

1. there is "no straightforward definition"
2. the philosophical method is rational, systematic and critical, or characterised by logical argument
3. philosophy differs from science in that its questions cannot be answered empirically, i.e. by observation or experiment, and from religion, in that its purpose is entirely intellectual, and allows no place for faith or revelation.
4. the late 20th-century... prefers to see philosophical reflection as continuous with the best practice of any field of intellectual enquiry
5. it is "thinking about thinking"
6. philosophy is critical thinking ... philosophy examines the beliefs we take for granted
7. the subject matter of philosophy is "the most fundamental and general concepts and principles involved in thought, action and reality"
8. the purpose of philosophy is to unify and transcend the insights given by science and religion

Honestly, that you would come to see no value in such a concept/activity/endevor is quite literally beyond me. You've either become a complete idiot, or you're just rocking the boat because you're bored with your life at the moment.

W.O.A. · by **Brad Reddekopp** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 23:19

Personally, I'd be satisfied with a title such as "Thinking about Thinking". Discussion?

by **Hierophant** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 23:25

What does that mean?

by **Nietzsche** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 23:27

NoDeity wrote:Personally, I'd be satisfied with a title such as "Thinking about Thinking". Discussion?

I suppose I wouldn't have a problem with that either. But that's sort of the point, isn't it? That 'philosophy' and 'thinking about thinking' (or in other words, examining how thoughts, beliefs - and, dare I say, philosophies - can and do effect our lives) are one and the same.

Again, I can't stress it enough, any suggestion this, by whatever name, is 'useless' or not worthy of a forum, is just plain silly. Franc's out of his mind.

by **Marco Polo** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 04:32

Andrew Greve wrote:MP why do you call franc francine???

Cause she's a bigity bitch.

by **MustangGT** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 16:57

NoDeity,

"Meta-thinking"????

W.O.A. · by **Brad Reddekopp** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 22:53

lol ...no, let's not use that, then.

by **Tmaq** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 00:35

"Monks Like Aural Sects"

-Tom

by **PlatypusOfCarnage** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 08:59

Tmaq wrote:"Monks Like Aural Sects"

-Tom

You get a rare kudos from me for this one

by **dgodave** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 09:48

"Philosophy Table"
"Philosophy Planet"
"Philosophy and Knitting Group"
"Philosophy Island"

by **Hierophant** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 15:16

The word "philosophy" should be banned.

by **Dead Kangaroo** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 16:47

Francois Tremblay wrote:The word "philosophy" should be banned.

"That banned worded section"

by **normaltim** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 16:53

"Mental masturbation corner. Try not to make eye contact."

by **Phentos** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 20:40

normaltim wrote:"Mental masturbation corner. Try not to make eye contact."

LoL

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