well, I had a debate today and I need to know why or how you can tell if a philosopher is really a philosopher
2006-09-26 13:54:38 · 5 answers · asked by ambey 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Lover of knowledge, seeker of wisdom. Either way, the person would study many subjects just for the joy of learning. It is more important to learn than teach to a philosopher. All else is sophistry!
2006-09-26 14:10:00 · answer #1 · answered by Thorbjorn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A philosopher is the guy who says philosophic statements.
2006-09-26 21:03:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe this can help. The word philosopher in Greek means "seeker of wisdom". Does the person in question seek wisdom?
2006-09-26 20:57:29 · answer #3 · answered by FrankEB 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anyone can be a philosopher...
but i guess the present day definition would be to look at the number of followers.. or the number of people that live by or relate to those teachings.
2006-09-26 20:56:26 · answer #4 · answered by ~Selene~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would guess, being credentialed as one. Other than that I can not tell, myself.
2006-09-26 20:57:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋