2007-07-20 06:47:25 · 13 answers · asked by sonia 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
A natural philosopher is someone who is intuitive and looking for complete answers, not just superficial means to get by. It is a good thing.
2007-07-20 07:23:18 · answer #1 · answered by Hot Coco Puff 7 · 8⤊ 0⤋
It could mean that the person is several centuries old. We don't use the term "natural philosopher" nowadays. It was used, for instance, in Sir Isaac Newton's times (17th, 18th centuries) to refer to scientists, typically physicists and biologists. Newton's most famous work was titled PHILOSOPHIAE NATURALIS PRINCIPIA MATHEMATICA ("Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy").
So natural philosophy, as a branch of learning, is simply the natural sciences (physics, chemistry, biology) which investigate the workings of nature, as opposed to the social sciences or the humanities. The term "natural philosopher" ultimately derives from the ancient Greek term "physikos", a philosopher who speculates about the nature and origin of the cosmos (e.g., Thales, Pythagoras).
2007-07-20 08:01:16 · answer #2 · answered by bo_ram_lee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very simply, it means you are a wise individual, In general it suggests that you have a tendency to think things trough before you speak. Some people learn best through experimentation (trial and error) others learn better by mentally pondering their options and then selecting the best one. (Most of us fall somewhere in between).
2007-07-20 07:15:15 · answer #3 · answered by DMR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A natural philosopher is one who thinks best when he is naked.
What? Oh, sorry . . . I'm thinking of naturist philosopher.
Nevermind.
2007-07-20 10:25:57 · answer #4 · answered by Grey Raven 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it's dedicated to those who use philosophy without proper full time or partial time training in the major notions.
2007-07-20 09:17:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
for a real philosopher, it makes no difference!
2007-07-24 01:43:03 · answer #6 · answered by sristi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some person that cant help but to strip almost any subject, matter, meaning, idea or thought to the very bones, they also like input from others so they have something to explore.
2007-07-20 21:20:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone who has experienced life and learnt from it, rather than someone who just quotes from books.
2007-07-24 00:05:39 · answer #8 · answered by malcolm g 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A free thinker
2007-07-20 06:54:49 · answer #9 · answered by ALLEN B 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When thoughts that come out are evocative and strike a chord with others.
2007-07-24 01:28:00 · answer #10 · answered by Ishan26 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋