i have a philisophical dillemma and i dont know what to beleive andit seem alot of people in this forum dont know much about academic philosophy.
so should i try to solve a complicated philisophical dilemma through Y!A or should i talk to someone with a major and a degree in philosophy?
who would you choose? a proffesional without a biased opinion and all the info you could get? or an amatuer on yahoo that doesnt have an education on the subject?
2007-05-27 10:09:30 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
If you do not ask a question you can not get an answer.
There may be more depth aboard Y&A than you are giving credit.
2007-05-27 10:35:20 · answer #1 · answered by cordsoforion 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off it is TRULY hard to find a professional "without a biased opinion." You may be three times a PhD, but you can still be extremely biased on the matter.
Secondly, there is one well known problem with "academic philosophy" -- it is disconnection with the "real people."
Locke can theorize about utilitarianism all day long. Kant can formulate a 100 of categorical imperatives. But if their ideas are disconnected from what real people think, what use are those ideas? Will they help Joe on a street decide what is moral? Not likely.
So while academic philosophy is important, and it has it's uses, it is not always wrong to go out and see what "amateurs " think about a certain philosophical dilemma.
2007-05-27 18:55:06 · answer #2 · answered by hq3 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This really shouldn't be a problem... why can't you do both? As far as the reliability of Yahoo Answers... there are a lot of smart people on this site, both academically inclined and not. And philosophically speaking, there are very few 'solved' philosophical questions.
Therefore, the more voices, thoughts and perspectives the better. Even in going the 'academic' route... sure, go to the learned professional, but don't stop at one and research the question in the academic journals and books.
Ultimately though, you are going to have to decide the question yourself.
Good luck in the quest, and
Peace
2007-05-27 17:44:02 · answer #3 · answered by zingis 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i do not have a degree in philosophy, but am an educated scientist, to me philosophy is property of anyone with any intellect. I belive if there is a question, there are right answers, wrong answers and even the answer one wants. with the first two anyone can give the answer, but if you already want some answer then depending on what it is you should choose the person/yahoo for the answer. If it is philosophical i would go to both, afterall philosophy is also within the realms of common understanding.
2007-05-27 18:25:27 · answer #4 · answered by ayazali84 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Education on the subject could come in many forms. Education via books, street, self taught, and so on. If you are saying that everybody on Yahoo does not have an education on the subject. Then you should go with the Professional over the uneducated person.
I don't have a major or a minor in law. Then again if you asked me about traffic tickets. I should be able to help you out in that manner. Being as I have had a few in my life, and I have learn few things about them.
2007-05-27 17:47:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Consider that educational institutions procure many
scholars. Consider that those scholars who favor
the rigid education will gravitate towards those others
with rigid education. The propagation of the sum of
the rigid philosophies must have a rigid central
tendency. Therefore, consult one rigid philosopher
then come to Yahoo! Answers and consult all the
uniquely individual philosophers.
However, not all philosophy scholars who attend rigid
programs do become rigid scholars themselves,
so perhaps the non-rigid scholar who has gone
through a rigid institution might be evaluated to
have passed the test of non-rigid meritocracy.
2007-05-27 19:27:43 · answer #6 · answered by active open programming 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you had an answer from each then you would choose, but I assume [from your text] that you dont have a degree in Philosophy, and therefore, because you dont have the 'professional' qualification you wouldnt trust that you know the best answer when given.
Although I would go for the professional, and test the answer on yahoo.
2007-05-27 17:42:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually education comes from experience... when facing a problem the best person to answer the problem is someone or several people who've over come the problem... the more people you talk to the more solutions you hear about the more choices you are given enabling you to often combine solution to find one that fits your circumstances.. sometimes a solution triggers a personal and unique approach to your dilemma... face is people in books are hardly unbiased... for they are bias based on what their books taught them and they often lack the practical experience to back up problems that differ from what they are taught... can't imagine what a philosophical dilemma could be...
2007-05-27 17:51:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Philosophies, in the end, are always more fruitful and impactful when discovered by oneself. I wouldn't pick either of the two. I believe a search within yourself is the best means to answer your dilemma.
I hope this helps. God Bless!
2007-05-27 17:42:37 · answer #9 · answered by Joeri 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I had acces, I would definetely choose the professor with a DEGREE over yahoo answers. If it isn't necessarily that important and you don't want to waste your time, use yahoo.
2007-05-27 17:17:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋