~ To be a Legitimate Philosopher in Today's World ~
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 7:11 pm
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At first blush with the ability to scrutinize important subjects through the many forms of mass media available within the Ethernet we would be able to discern clear truths, clear directions...not so.
Actually the opposite is almost more true. We are filled with more confusion, paranoia, and general isolation.
I think it has something to do with our actual intellectual function as human beings.
With the help of literal communications more of humanity is able to develop our intellects and yet when we do, we find we are no closer to observing truths nor are we able to better understand each other.
We need to go beyond our intellect.
As a legitimate philosopher, with a worthwhile perspective, we need to be able to distance ourselves from our intellect; ourselves - if that is even possible...
That is how, this moment, in our humanity we are different than past philosophers.
If you are going to be a legitimate philosopher, in today's world, that is the crossroads that I will meet you at.
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At first blush with the ability to scrutinize important subjects through the many forms of mass media available within the Ethernet we would be able to discern clear truths, clear directions...not so.
Actually the opposite is almost more true. We are filled with more confusion, paranoia, and general isolation.
I think it has something to do with our actual intellectual function as human beings.
With the help of literal communications more of humanity is able to develop our intellects and yet when we do, we find we are no closer to observing truths nor are we able to better understand each other.
We need to go beyond our intellect.
As a legitimate philosopher, with a worthwhile perspective, we need to be able to distance ourselves from our intellect; ourselves - if that is even possible...
That is how, this moment, in our humanity we are different than past philosophers.
If you are going to be a legitimate philosopher, in today's world, that is the crossroads that I will meet you at.
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