2007-01-15 07:04:01 · 6 answers · asked by Melissa S 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I was thinking about it the other day as today approached. He isn't really considered a philosopher but I think he was because he had new ideas and something new to say. If someone asked me who my favorite philosopher was, I would probably say Martin Luther King.
And Banana, grow up, you idiot.
2007-01-15 07:49:16 · update #1
More than a philosopher he was an activist. He puts his ideas, principles, and beliefs into actual accomplishments. If we take the narrow definition of a philosopher, they tend to discuss various views of an issue. Their work is theoretical; they do not put it into practice. An activist puts their views into practice, giving their ideas dimension.
2007-01-15 08:33:50 · answer #1 · answered by Michael K 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cordova may be onto something here. I was going to say no, but that depends on your personal definition of philosopher. He definitely had a passion for the truth, and was able to make others see the truth. In that regard he was a philosopher.
2007-01-15 07:32:22 · answer #2 · answered by Diesel Weasel 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
What new ideas did MLK have? He was a passionate activist and profoundly caring public figure who advanced racial equality and progressive politics in America, but I cannot think of a new idea attributable to him. Indeed, sadly enough, he turns out to have plagiarized significant portions of his dissertation in graduate school.
2007-01-15 08:47:40 · answer #3 · answered by Disembodied Heretic 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think everyone is a philosopher so yes.
2007-01-15 07:16:06 · answer #4 · answered by Immortal Cordova 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes.. he was.. and he was for all people.. was helping to bring all races together.. Now things are going the other way.. thanks to the creeps that murdered him.. Bobby K & Jack K..
2007-01-15 15:50:27 · answer #5 · answered by Century25 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, a Communist with a bankrupt mind
2007-01-15 07:39:37 · answer #6 · answered by BANANA 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋