2006-09-18 10:16:49 · 17 answers · asked by Stengi 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
So what is a Philosopher then, exactly?
2006-09-18 10:24:25 · update #1
Ummmm, not exactly. By being a "thinker and a ponderer" you are simply describing a human being, since we are the only organisms capable of rational thought beyond our instincts. I think it takes a little more to be a philosopher. Philosophy takes deeper thinking into the puzzle that is life and all its pieces. It digs into questions that go beyond a simple yes or no, most of which have no actual meaning, at least known to man. Most of philosophy is elevated above the trivialities in life, to those things that require special attention like 'the meaning of life', 'does God exist?', 'what's our purpose in this planet?' and so forth. Questions like these are those that have kept philosophy alive for thousands of years since the early Greeks, because it is questions like these (with no answers) that keep the mind alive wondering "what, why, how". If every question would have an answer then there would be no point of living or even thinking for that matter. Everything would have an answer and suddenly there is no point to life, since not knowing is what keeps the human spirit searching, expanding to unknown territories.
2006-09-18 16:35:10 · answer #1 · answered by Lexus-Nut 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a personal theory of being a philosopher.
it is the sum of all knowledges - and the truth.
if you can answer all questions to each persons satisfaction you are a perfect philosopher.
Nobody is perfect philosopher as yet but everybody is on his way and therefore everybody is a philosopher in a way or other.
Some might be able to explain themselves better due to education but everybody has his own philosophy - it is the reason behind our actions.
EnJoy
2006-09-19 04:39:01 · answer #2 · answered by vinod s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is a noun rather than a verb. He is in the audience rather than on stage. Much is learned through actually doing, rather than just thinking. The problem with just thinking is that it is not anchored to anything that can be proven. I would say, that you should do more doing than thinking, otherwise you will turn into an academic. You also might become depressed and introverted.
2006-09-19 17:08:22 · answer #3 · answered by Veritas 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are you, you fit in to both a thinker and ponderer! but what is a philosopher?
2006-09-19 16:32:12 · answer #4 · answered by gemini.joe0 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So were Socrates and Diogenes, a cobbler and a beggar.
Nowadays you seem to need a degree to be allowed to think deeply.
But as far as I know, everybody is still free to call themselves a philosopher. So yes, you are.
2006-09-18 18:06:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, possibly. Specifically, no. Look up philosopher. Have you met a person who teaches philosophy. I doubt you are as hard core as them.
2006-09-18 17:22:31 · answer #6 · answered by Sirius Black 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u were thinker and ponderer, then u wouldn't ask that to us here. u would find ur own answers and come up with ur own outlook on things. to answer ur question, no ur not a philosopher.
2006-09-18 17:19:56 · answer #7 · answered by vick 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, you are just lazy. I had to vote for my best answer to your question about a carman over in genealogy because you couldn't be bothered to close it out and give me the 10 points. I found your answer through Google in 30 seconds, too, something you could have done if you were not such a slack-off poofy boy.
2006-09-20 10:09:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes. Although you will become a better one if you read books by other philosophers, learn about logic etc...
2006-09-18 17:19:42 · answer #9 · answered by silondan 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No , you are a thinker & a ponderer
Well thats what I think !
2006-09-18 17:19:20 · answer #10 · answered by Bill L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋