clearly there has to be. for example lets say a philosopher 1 makes an arguement to support his claims. and then philosopher 2 makes an argument against philosopher 1 and contradicts his philosophy. at this point what would be the purpose of following philosopher 1s philosophy?
2007-03-24 13:21:30 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
What philosophy. No one can really define life, the human mind, or love. These are really just theories in my opinion. Since I'm religious my quote/advice to you would be- "If you knew the reasons why God made these ways you would be God."
2007-03-24 13:30:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It seems to me like you're trying to find absolute Truth- with a capital 'T'- by finding the "right" philosophy/philosopher. This can be problematic since no one can be certain of what the Truth is. So, for practicality's sake we can use a philosophy that best fits the situation that we're in. But that's not so simple, because like you said philosophy 1 can easily be troubled by philosophy 2 and so on. So when you choose a course of action based on a certain philosophy be sure to know that while it may be the best option for you in that particular context it also has consequences- some not so good- on others and/or yourself.
What I've come to learn about it is that a good philosophy doesn't, and it shouldn't, make the act of choosing easier; it shouldn't offer to spoon feed you the right choice/s. Instead it does the opposite because being critically conscious of yourself in relation to others and to your world makes it harder, and more complex to choose any course of action- it's the opposite of being a solipsist.
But the good thing is that the more complexity you see in your world and in yourself the better choices you will make ultimately. So in this sense the biggest mistake you can make is to look for the "right" philosophy that fits all situations. Instead try to contextualize the problem or the issue that you want to think of philosophically.
If you start with context you will find a philosophy, or even augment an already existing one, to use in helping you find the right course of action. At the same time it will keep you from trapping yourself in relativism.
Hope this helps, good luck!
2007-03-24 15:12:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where did you get the idea there's no right and wrong in philosophy?
The purpose of following Philosopher One's philosophy would be that you considered Philosopher Two's arguments bogus.
2007-03-24 13:29:05 · answer #3 · answered by mcd 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There IS right and wrong in philosophy and it does matter! This is why we should teach logic in schools so people can see that truth is discernable. It bugs me that so few people realize the truth. There are certain basic things that almost everyone agrees with. You must start with those things in order to prove anything. Then you use rules of logic to put those things together into more complex statements. Eventually you can say that as long as those basic things are true, and I put them together correctly, my conclusion is correct.
It seems to me that there are some people that there are a few people that have a natural ability to use logic, and other people don't. I can't tell you how important it would be if everyone really understood and used logic to make correct decisions.
2007-03-24 20:08:27 · answer #4 · answered by Michael M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Philosophy is nothing but right and wrong. The difference is both sides of an argument can be proven either way. This clearly shows how truly subjective our own versions of right and wrong are.
2007-03-24 13:34:17 · answer #5 · answered by Daniel C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
beats me, it isn't much but just debatable ideas. Now if the philosophers actually carried an idea out in the world than it might be more important to observe the right and wrong nature of their actions.
2007-03-25 07:10:37 · answer #6 · answered by Roxy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right and wrong mirrors our idea of good and evil.
The good and evil that you see don't even exist in reality, at least not outside of the mind that believes in them. They are only judgments passed by the individual from their own unique perspective. What one person sees as bad or evil may seem to be the only logical thing to do from some other perspective. The ideas of both good and evil are point of view specific. This is why people like bush and bin laden are either loved or hated. Bush is seen as good by people who share his fear based thought system. Those who have a compassionate concern for all of mankind often see him as evil.
Bin laden is much the same. He is a villain in much of the western world, but he is somewhat of a celebrated pop star on the Middle East. There are T-shirt shops that sell items with his picture as though he was Jesus. It all depends on your point of view or perspective.
To sum it all up good is the name we give to people who do things that we think we like.
Evil is the name we give to people who do the things that we don’t like.
This is of course based solely on our particular point of view.
Love and blessings
Don
2007-03-24 15:42:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no right and wrong in Philosophy because it is your opinion on two differing views. (or one). Usually people who take Philosophy in college get good grades in it ; They just have to understand basic theories on life, death, and religions, and the mind.
2007-03-24 15:05:42 · answer #8 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all comes down to my opinion verses yours, and until the scientist can prove one or the other right then it is my philosophy as opposed to yours..... This of course is my opinion, but it doesn't make it right....
2007-03-24 16:01:39 · answer #9 · answered by She Said 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there can't be a right or wrong because there aren't any answers, only questions and tentative theories.
2007-03-24 14:49:28 · answer #10 · answered by Annie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋