Comments on: Uses of Philosophy in Society: Choice Between Reason and Passion http://www.knowledgereform.com/2009/10/05/uses-of-philosophy-in-society-choice-between-reason-and-passion/ Self Improvement, Self Help and Inspirational Wisdom Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:24:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jason Cooper http://www.knowledgereform.com/2009/10/05/uses-of-philosophy-in-society-choice-between-reason-and-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-183 Jason Cooper Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:03:32 +0000 http://www.knowledgereform.com/?p=2272#comment-183 I agree with you, NP, that each and every person will have their own philosophy in life for the ultimate goal of finding happiness - but maybe there is a case we could use philosophy generally as a beneficial entity which can influence every other system which governs us, especially in regards politics. We did once have a philosopher king in the world of politics, who lead his people wisely because of his humility and self-knowledge, and set a fine example for others to follow (except his son, Commodus) - that king, as you will know, was Marcus Aurelius. I agree with you, NP, that each and every person will have their own philosophy in life for the ultimate goal of finding happiness – but maybe there is a case we could use philosophy generally as a beneficial entity which can influence every other system which governs us, especially in regards politics.

We did once have a philosopher king in the world of politics, who lead his people wisely because of his humility and self-knowledge, and set a fine example for others to follow (except his son, Commodus) – that king, as you will know, was Marcus Aurelius.

]]> By: Nothing profound http://www.knowledgereform.com/2009/10/05/uses-of-philosophy-in-society-choice-between-reason-and-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-182 Nothing profound Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:46:32 +0000 http://www.knowledgereform.com/?p=2272#comment-182 Nietzsche made similar accusations against Socrates, contrasting the Dionysian with the Apollonian. Personally, I see philosophy more as a personal quest than a cause or movement to change mankind. One's philosophy is one's attitude toward life, one's way of being. It's not ideas that matter-reason vs. passion, etc-but how one lives. It's discovering how to free one's mind, to go beyond words and concepts and simply be happy. Nietzsche made similar accusations against Socrates, contrasting the Dionysian with the Apollonian. Personally, I see philosophy more as a personal quest than a cause or movement to change mankind. One’s philosophy is one’s attitude toward life, one’s way of being. It’s not ideas that matter-reason vs. passion, etc-but how one lives. It’s discovering how to free one’s mind, to go beyond words and concepts and simply be happy.

]]> By: Jason Cooper http://www.knowledgereform.com/2009/10/05/uses-of-philosophy-in-society-choice-between-reason-and-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-179 Jason Cooper Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:09:13 +0000 http://www.knowledgereform.com/?p=2272#comment-179 Great insight into philosophy, Fatima! I agree with most of what you said. Personally for me philosophy should not be neglected because it can influence people to question and think for themselves in their lives. Not only that, it can develop wisdom in people and society towards right and peaceful action, which is championed in great human beings such as Martin Luther King and Gandhi. Philosophy should be definately in the school curriculum, which may or may not bring about producing wiser adults for the betterment of the planet. Great insight into philosophy, Fatima!

I agree with most of what you said. Personally for me philosophy should not be neglected because it can influence people to question and think for themselves in their lives.

Not only that, it can develop wisdom in people and society towards right and peaceful action, which is championed in great human beings such as Martin Luther King and Gandhi.

Philosophy should be definately in the school curriculum, which may or may not bring about producing wiser adults for the betterment of the planet.

]]> By: Fatima Da http://www.knowledgereform.com/2009/10/05/uses-of-philosophy-in-society-choice-between-reason-and-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-177 Fatima Da Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:48:25 +0000 http://www.knowledgereform.com/?p=2272#comment-177 Philosophy in my own view is a person sense of the world; it’s unique to them because it is strongly associated to them (We cannot see through another man’s eye).. Obviously Plato, Freud, Aristotle and the others were able to share their own philosophy to the world on a large scale that’s why we can talk about them today (I think they all had good communication & marketing skills too.. people have maybe forgotten to include this in their history).. Remember it’s their own philosophy not mine -. But of course we all learn, agree disagree about these philosophers’ ways of being and views. For instance I will like to agree with this quote “Only passions, great passions, can elevate the soul to great things.” Because philosophy is not tangible I think it makes the whole concept very powerful and may explain why it has been around for years yet failed to deliver...... . Philosophy will continue to around cuz humans will mostly like continue to search for meaning, answers and philosophy may serve that purpose . However Because philosophy as I mentioned is unique in my view to an individual guiding others may be extremely hard ....it may explain why it does not work for everyone. Some people think philosophers are insane . Grt post Jason.... Stefan has Some good points will come back to listen to rest of video. Philosophy in my own view is a person sense of the world; it’s unique to them because it is strongly associated to them (We cannot see through another man’s eye)..

Obviously Plato, Freud, Aristotle and the others were able to share their own philosophy to the world on a large scale that’s why we can talk about them today (I think they all had good communication & marketing skills too.. people have maybe forgotten to include this in their history).. Remember it’s their own philosophy not mine -. But of course we all learn, agree disagree about these philosophers’ ways of being and views. For instance I will like to agree with this quote “Only passions, great passions, can elevate the soul to great things.”

Because philosophy is not tangible I think it makes the whole concept very powerful and may explain why it has been around for years yet failed to deliver…… .

Philosophy will continue to around cuz humans will mostly like continue to search for meaning, answers and philosophy may serve that purpose .

However Because philosophy as I mentioned is unique in my view to an individual guiding others may be extremely hard ….it may explain why it does not work for everyone. Some people think philosophers are insane .

Grt post Jason…. Stefan has Some good points will come back to listen to rest of video.

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