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Why is Socrates important to learn about today?

admin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:13:17 +0000

Question by omgkristennxo: Why is Socrates important to learn about today?
Socrates, born in 470, was a Greek philosopher whose way of life, character, and thought exerted a profound influence on ancient and modern philosophy. Why would he be important to learn about?

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Answer by HAHAHA
Because he exerted an important influence on today. If you drop him, you basically have to drop almost everyone to be honest.

And also there is that habit thing.

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what philosopher (and there theory’s) are clearly seen today in the modern world?

admin — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:13:36 +0000

Question by Jane Doe: what philosopher (and there theory’s) are clearly seen today in the modern world?
through society, books, movies, songs…?

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Answer by Karl Poemerson
Well for one, my good philosophical friend, Karl Marx.

Also, Ralph Waldo Emerson, known for Self Reliance and other works, who emphasized on non conformity.

About all I see with my novice philosopher’s eyes

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Who are some people that are similiar to Socrates today?

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:13:24 +0000

Question by john: Who are some people that are similiar to Socrates today?
Can you think of anyone who is very similiar to the ancient philosopher in more modern times?

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Answer by Alan Turing
So, what do you mean by similar?

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How do the achievements of ancient Greeks impact us/you today?

admin — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 03:13:14 +0000

Question by Ally, THAT girl: How do the achievements of ancient Greeks impact us/you today?
Personally, I feel without their philosophers, we may not have modern science/philosophy today. But, other than that, what do you personally feel Greeks have brought to you? Art, Theater, music?

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Answer by Smotyn
I feel the biggest impact is the idea of cities.

The Greeks were arguably the first to congregate in areas in the masses, to build themselves into a city so that they could spend their time developing ideas and improving the race rather than trying to spend all their time surviving.

The Greeks saw cities as an escape from the wild and this allowed development within the human species.

I would say that this is perhaps the biggest impact of the ancient Greeks as it directly effects the modern world.

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Do ancient philosophers’ theories of knowledge still influence us today?

admin — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 03:13:13 +0000

Question by c.linic_al: Do ancient philosophers’ theories of knowledge still influence us today?
For example, Plato’s ‘Ideas’ and his Allegory of the Cave – does it in any way resonate in our modern lives?

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Answer by joe carpenter
Yes, absolutely, of course they do. People have not changed.

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Best modern philosophers today (21st century)?

admin — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 16:14:19 +0000

Question by Soterios11: Best modern philosophers today (21st century)?
Anyone know if there are any interesting philosophers living today, if so, who? Thanks =)

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Answer by Joe
I liked Peter Singer’s book “Practical Ethics”

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What assumptions did the early greek philosophers have of the world(view), compared to modern scientist today?

admin — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 22:13:24 +0000

Question by trisha w: What assumptions did the early greek philosophers have of the world(view), compared to modern scientist today?

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Answer by robertminidriver
The Greeks tended to speak metaphorically because they had few scientific tools or methods to prove or disprove their thoughts and concepts.

However, they did have the power of observation and the ability to make cogent conclusions and hypotheses based on these observations.

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MODERN PHILOSOPHERS TODAY?

admin — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 23:14:09 +0000

Question by jackiee112: MODERN PHILOSOPHERS TODAY?
can anyone give me an example of a modern day philosopher??? (one that is alive today )

thanks in advance

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Answer by pit.deep
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dPDO3Tfab0

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Metaphysical Careers Today

admin — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:13:22 +0000

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How has the French philosopher Votaire influenced us today?

admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:15:49 +0000

writing about the legacy of Voltaire a french phlosopher who believed in freedom of religion and right to a fair trial. What do we have today that still uses his works (other than the books he wrote)