Is this a philosopher

[rantal]

A lot indicates he is. A better question would be whether there's any reason to believe the contrary.

No, I don't think that is a better question, I fear you miss the import of this question

I too miss the import of your question. What is your idea of a philosopher, that conflicts with "recognised as a philosopher"?

That is the purpose of this post to reveal that

all the best, rantal

[reasonvemotion]

Plato asserts that the philosopher is not only the sole possesor of knowledge, he is also the most virtuous of men.

Plato also offers a more intuitive explanation for why the philosopher is virtuous. Since all of him strives toward truth, his other desires are weakened. He has no real drive toward money, honor, pleasure, and so on.

[rantal]

Plato asserts that the philosopher is not only the sole possesor of knowledge, he is also the most virtuous of men.

Plato also offers a more intuitive explanation for why the philosopher is virtuous. Since all of him strives toward truth, his other desires are weakened. He has no real drive toward money, honor, pleasure, and so on.

Despite being a poor philosopher, sometime he gets something right for all the wrong reasons
all the best, rantal

[Arising_uk]

Still not hearing why you think she or he not a philosopher?

[rantal]

Still not hearing why you think she or he not a philosopher?

You want it on a plate?

all the best, rantal

[mickthinks]

You want it on a plate?

Yes, we do. Why not serve it up on a plate? That would be better than this "What have I got in my pocket?" game you seem to be playing, dude.

What is your idea of a philosopher, and how does it conflict with being recognised as a philosopher?

[rantal]

You want it on a plate?

Yes, we do. Why not serve it up on a plate? That would be better than this "What have I got in my pocket?" game you seem to be playing, dude.

What is your idea of a philosopher, and how does it conflict with being recognised as a philosopher?

This question is really about what it is to be a philosipher; if you thin that is just a matter of conceptual analysis and potificating on the same then the man in my original post is indeed one. I am a suprised and a little disapointed that no one here, with the exception perhaps of Bill, seems, like me, to consider that a philosipher must be more than that

all the best, rantal

[Bill Wiltrack]

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Well stated.



Thank you for articulating a difficult response in regard to the framework you were placed in.



Well done.





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[mickthinks]

[What is your idea of a philosopher, and how does it conflict with being recognised as a philosopher?

This question is really about what it is to be a philosopher;

Not until you tell us what your issue is that you have with being recognised as a philosopher.

... if you think that is just a matter of conceptual analysis and potificating on the same then the man in my original post is indeed one.

What man? Did you not say you were not talking of a specific individual.

[rantal]

[What is your idea of a philosopher, and how does it conflict with being recognised as a philosopher?

This question is really about what it is to be a philosopher;

Not until you tell us what your issue is that you have with being recognised as a philosopher.

... if you think that is just a matter of conceptual analysis and potificating on the same then the man in my original post is indeed one.

What man? Did you not say you were not talking of a specific individual.

Correct, I am not refereing to anyone in particular.

all the best, rantal

[reasonvemotion]

Are you saying that one has to live a simple existence, be in it but apart from the "world" to avoid the contamination success/recognition may bring and impair one's ability to be a seeker of truth.

[rantal]

No, I am certainly not advocating that, however...

...you are at least moving in the right direction

all the best, rantal

[rantal]

Though my own existence is quite simple

all the best, rantal

[reasonvemotion]

..........and mine, I strive to keep it that way.

[Arising_uk]

You want it on a plate?

That'd be nice as then I could decide whether its worth eating.