Question by MICHAEL D: list and discuss three philosophers IEACH RERIOD OF DEVELOPMENT OF PHILOSIPHY?
ACIENT PERIOD
MODERN PERIOD
MEDIEVAL PERIOD
CONTEPORARY PERIOD
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Answer by soubassakis Well, regarding Philosophy, I would separate them differently:
Before Historical times: We can only think of such through the myths.
Initial Historic Times: Homer, Hesiod,
Ancient Times (PreSocrates): Beyond the 7 wise men, were many others! Leukippos, Democritus, Empedocle, …
Socratic Era: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Euripides and thousands others.
After Socrates: Epicurus, Plutarch, Ypatia, ….
In all other ages, none did anything original to Philosophy!
Question by ‘Cuz I said so.: do pessimists make “better” philosophers?
at least in modern times, many of the great philosophers were drunks, depressed, suicidal, or all of the above. it seems to make sense because happy people don’t feel the need to question the purpose of their existence. they don’t feel the need to ask what is the point of life, if most of their time is spent suffering. or the need to ask where everything came from, or if there is a hell or not, in case they feel like hanging themselves. for them, ignorance is bliss, and their bliss might in part cause their ignorance.
can anyone name a truly optimistic philosopher who is known throughout the world? I’m not claiming that they don’t exist, I just haven’t heard of any that I know to be optimistic.
note: religious leaders aren’t philosophers.
happy people might dilute themselves, by coming up with irrational beliefs. ever notice how happy people usually try to avoid deep conversations? they’re afraid they might learn something.
woosie, what makes you think happy people have found their answers? maybe they ignore the questions. ignoring the questions is emptiness. if they haven’t ignored the questions, and have found their answers, then they would have more to say than religious leaders, psychotherapists, and self-help/motivational speakers.
Best answer:
Answer by Woosie Of course you haven’t heard of any they are too busy and living their lives and being happy. They know the meaning of their life and they don’t need to waste time philosophizing about things missed or lost etc. As they are happy and living life the way it should be lived!
Edit- Happy people aren’t afraid of learning something because they have already looked into themselves to find the answer they seek, therefore they do not need to philosophize. Has it ever occurred to you that these ‘happy people’ too have had bad times and have just chosen a different exit from these problems than philosophers, channeling that energy into being happier rather than, booze, drugs, alcohol etc!
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The Philosophy of War thinks about War. WHAT IS WAR? Set to the D-Day Landings at Normandy on June 6 1944, Part 1 focuses on this question and the views of the pre-Socratic philosopher Heraclitus. The Ancient Greek was one of world’s first natural scientists, trying to understand the ways of the world in terms of its law-like, physical properties. Famous for his idea that one cannot step twice into the same river, his idea that war is the nature of reality anticipates the modern physics and evolutionary biology. The insight of the thinker once known as the “dark one” could not have been more bright. Part 1 ends with the beginnings of an introduction to Carl von Clausewitz’s theory of war, contained in his book On War. He thought that War is the continuation of politics by other means. It is both a battle of wills and a trial of strength. See Part 2 here: www.youtube.com Video Rating: 5 / 5
Question by ‘Cuz I said so.: do pessimists make “better” philosophers?
at least in modern times, many of the great philosophers were drunks, depressed, suicidal, or all of the above. it seems to make sense because happy people don’t feel the need to question the purpose of their existence. they don’t feel the need to ask what is the point of life, if most of their time is spent suffering. or the need to ask where everything came from, or if there is a hell or not, in case they feel like hanging themselves. for them, ignorance is bliss, and their bliss might in part cause their ignorance.
can anyone name a truly optimistic philosopher who is known throughout the world? I’m not claiming that they don’t exist, I just haven’t heard of any that I know to be optimistic.
note: religious leaders aren’t philosophers.
happy people might dilute themselves, by coming up with irrational beliefs. ever notice how happy people usually try to avoid deep conversations? they’re afraid they might learn something.
woosie, what makes you think happy people have found their answers? maybe they ignore the questions. ignoring the questions is emptiness. if they haven’t ignored the questions, and have found their answers, then they would have more to say than religious leaders, psychotherapists, and self-help/motivational speakers.
Best answer:
Answer by Woosie Of course you haven’t heard of any they are too busy and living their lives and being happy. They know the meaning of their life and they don’t need to waste time philosophizing about things missed or lost etc. As they are happy and living life the way it should be lived!
Edit- Happy people aren’t afraid of learning something because they have already looked into themselves to find the answer they seek, therefore they do not need to philosophize. Has it ever occurred to you that these ‘happy people’ too have had bad times and have just chosen a different exit from these problems than philosophers, channeling that energy into being happier rather than, booze, drugs, alcohol etc!
Question by Anonymous: Ancient Greece Philosophers?
How did Ancient Greek Philosophers (Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle) influenced the modern world we live today?
Best answer:
Answer by Julia check this link – http://www.livius.org/gi-gr/greeks/philosophers.html
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Bryan Magee talks with Hilary Putnam about the philosophy of science. Section 1: www.youtube.com Section 2: www.youtube.com Section 3: www.youtube.com Section 4: www.youtube.com Section 5: www.youtube.com Video Rating: 4 / 5
