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How would you describe modern philosophy?

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Alice asked:

What strikes me most is the switch in thinking and the return to sophism after the turn to the subject. Thanks mostly to philosophers like Descartes, Kant, and Hume.

What is your idea, however, in regards to modern philosophy, sophism, and objective/subjective truths?
So philosophy is only a confusing, pointless dieing subject? That is certainly disheartening. I am not surprised that the minds of today have been leaving societies such as this and ours. It seems that critical thought and thinking is not valued anymore? Am I wrong?

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What is a good book to introduce some to philosophy?

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Mr. Prez asked:

I am wanting to find a good book to introduce one to philosophy.

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Explain : “the minds of the religious I have met were a little more tinctured with the spirit of philosophy”?

Monday, March 1st, 2010

iLoveLifeツ asked:

I am reading the journal of Jean Francois De La Perouse, the french explorer who visited the California missions. He says, “Still I could wish that the minds of the austere, charitable, and religious individuals were a little more tinctured with the spirit of philosophy” He is referring to the Spanish Catholics who run the missions. What is he suggesting? Help!

Thanks!

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Philosophy teacher wants us to write a short paper on what grade i should get on this “paper”?

Monday, March 1st, 2010

Kendra asked:

So you basically just write about what your grade should be on this. Your just writing about a grade basically.What are some good points and stuff to make for a philosophy teacher that I deserve good grade.

Tags: Philosophy Teacher, Stuff
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What should i start to read for beginners philosophy?

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Thomas asked:

I want to become more intelligent philosophy-wise. what are some good books to start with?

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It is possible to be good at philosophy even if im not that smart?

Friday, February 26th, 2010

A asked:

Ive never been book smart i have always done terrible in subjects like math and science and i can only learn something if i am interested in it, but im learning more about philosophy and im enjoying it alot and thinking about taking a college class for it. But since im not very book smart will this set me back any? Thank you.

Tags: Math And Science, Philosophy, Smart Set
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What do you think Philosophy is, in one word or sentence?

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Leya asked:

And also, if you had to choose a topic for a Philosophy paper, what would it be and why?

I need some ideas on a paper that’s going to be due.

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How would you define happiness in philosophy terms?

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

ccmgrad07 asked:

How would you define happiness in philosophy terms?

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What link does philosophy have with anthropology?

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

… asked:

I’m writing my personal statement to study social anthropology and one of my ALevel subjects is Philosophy and Ethics but I’m struggling to find reasons as to why it is relevant and what it contributes.

Tags: Ethics, Personal Statement, Social Anthropology
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Philosophy Question: When is it beneficial to discriminate against people?

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Veiled Splendor asked:

Another ethics/philosophy question. I can not find the answer in the text. My gut says the answer is “never,” however I suspect this is a trick question. Any help out there from all my philosophy majors?

Tags: Ethics, People, Philosophy Majors
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