2007-08-27 02:17:00 · 12 answers · asked by Third P 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Thomas Aquinas and Aristotle.
Both of the were brilliant. Aristotle laid the foundation for Realism and much of the sciences.
Thomas Aquinas because he married philosophy and theology and because of his stylized way of thinking. He would put forth arguments and then systematically show how each was false, before continuing and proving his own theories. A very interesting approach to first tackle your critics before moving onward.
Even more, I like that fact that towards the end of his life he had a mystical experience. He later proclaimed "All I have written is as straw" compared to the true splendor of God. This man was an amazing writer and he was claiming that he only barely contemplated the beautiful mystery of God. I suppose thats how it is when one is approaching mystery.
2007-08-27 05:47:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That would be me. I almost always agree with myself. The Greeks and the Germans all had their day in the sun. Today, commerce is king. The greatest philosopher is Bill Gates.
2007-08-27 05:26:49 · answer #2 · answered by TD Euwaite? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bertrand Russell. He was a major player in the field of mathematics and logic, yet was also able to write clearly about ethics, politics, marriage, religion and many other day to day things. He was a man whose beliefs were well thought-out, and he was not afraid to state unpopular opinions, such as his opposition to the Viet Nam War (and even World War One).
2007-08-27 12:35:06 · answer #3 · answered by Daniel E 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Inspired may not be the precise word here, made me think the most probably Kant. I still revisit his Critique of Pure Reason and try to work through the specifics.
Though if I really did consider who inspired me it would probably be Søren Kierkegaard. His views on faith and his impact on the church in his day is still something that I consider in my own views of faith.
2007-08-27 02:56:57 · answer #4 · answered by Todd 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
many of the human beings you suggested wore sweaters extra in many situations than sweatshirts. Einstein, Planck, and Pauli have been usual for his or her stylish headwear. that is not going that any of them deserved a hood.
2016-10-03 07:24:05 · answer #5 · answered by calandra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lao Tzu, I just really liek the Tao Te Ching. Other than that... it would be Krishnamurti, who made me drive for total freedom.
2007-08-27 02:38:29 · answer #6 · answered by lufiabuu 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't consider any of them emotionally stable enough to be inspirational. They seemed to have lead rather tortured lives in their minds.
2007-08-27 02:27:24 · answer #7 · answered by guru 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
for the time being i like Krishnamurti, because he gets to the point with simple words
2007-08-27 03:21:39 · answer #8 · answered by sup 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I love Socrates....through Platos writings because he questioned everything in life and that is a good thing :))))
2007-08-27 03:02:07 · answer #9 · answered by Rita 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
they have interesting philosophies but they are too messed up to inspire anyone.
2007-08-27 02:34:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋