2007-10-29 08:16:58 · 27 answers · asked by carl 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
What makes you think that they haven't? Most I know certainly have.
2007-10-29 08:19:29 · answer #1 · answered by Molten Orange 5 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I am an Atheist, and I have studied philosophy. But I think for the same reason most people haven't studied philosophy, because it is not encouraged in school and it doesn't have an application in daily life. Keep in mind that this is not a justification, merely an explanation.
2007-10-29 15:24:10 · answer #2 · answered by mannzaformulaone 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably the same reason most so called Christians fail to really study and read their bible. Don't want to. Not sure why you would think it important for anyone to study philosophy, a fully manmade, nonscience based concept of random ideas and opinions. .
2007-10-29 15:25:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
source?
edit: is this a setup? Are you trying to trick atheists into confessing they studied philosophy? Oh, and I did about a year of philosophy in my Bachelor's, so indeed, it seems that those that answer this question mostly did study it.
2007-10-29 15:21:58 · answer #4 · answered by Ray Patterson - The dude abides 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a bit, really liked Ethics and Logic, didn't have much use for other types of philosophy, but philosophy of religion was interesting.
Was there a point to this question?
2007-10-29 15:23:04 · answer #5 · answered by Pirate AM™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
~~~ Carl ,,,, An Excellent Point !! ,,,, AND,,,Comparitive Mythology! I hope your "hint" gets through to those of us with "Good Intentions" that far exceed their Ignorance. As can be easily observed of The Frustration in their many Q's here on R&S, one can find a strong Arguement Against the silly notion that "Ignorance is Bliss". It might behoove you to note those of us atheists here who are actually Knowledgeable in these areas and pose your Qs directly. You are most welcome to contact me for an Intelligent and Unemotional Response. ~~ Namaste`
2007-10-29 15:55:10 · answer #6 · answered by Sensei TeAloha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it is easy to see that most don't because they are totally unfamiliar with ontological arguments and if they have then they just confine themselves to a small fraction of philosophy.
2007-10-29 15:35:28 · answer #7 · answered by afbdrummer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think most have
There isn't much you can do with a philosophy degree.
2007-10-29 15:24:06 · answer #8 · answered by Mable VT is thinking, kinda 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here's a better question:
Why haven't more Christians studied the Bible?
Christians lack of knowledge where the Bible is concerned is embarrassing.
2007-10-29 15:46:32 · answer #9 · answered by ►solo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because most people haven't studied philosophy. (I can Venn diagram it for you, but just by asking such a question I question your intelligence.)
2007-10-29 15:19:52 · answer #10 · answered by Mojo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Way to qualify your statement.
I don't know about "Atheists," but I've studied philosophy, and I'm an atheist. What do you want to talk about?
2007-10-29 15:19:45 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋