Is this a philosopher

[rantal]

Let us imagine a man, a philosopher or I should say a philosopher in name, in qualification, recognised as such, admired as such, lauded even, awarded with every academic honour, published many books, articles in many respected journals who perhaps even attracts a following amongst his students, who starts a new paradigm in philosophy.

Still the question remains, is this man a philosopher?

all the best, urban

[The Voice of Time]

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

[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

all the best, rantal

[Arising_uk]

... Still the question remains, is this man a philosopher?

Yes, although I'd qualify it by saying that in my opinion he or she would have to have a metaphysics, an ethics, an epistemology, a phil of mind and a politics that all hang together and which he or she lives to truly be called a philosopher.

"At least, if mine prove a Castle in the Air, I will endeavour it should be all of a piece, and hang together"
An Essay Concerning Human Understanding, John Locke.

[rantal]

... Still the question remains, is this man a philosopher?

Yes, although I'd qualify it by saying that in my opinion he or she would have to have a metaphysics, an ethics, an epistemology, a phil of mind and a politics that all hang together and which he or she lives to truly be called a philosopher.

"At least, if mine prove a Castle in the Air, I will endeavour it should be all of a piece, and hang together"
An Essay Concerning Human Understanding, John Locke.

I see, well that is not my reason for doubting his credentials

all the best, rantal

[Arising_uk]

Which would be?

[Bill Wiltrack]

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Philosophy begins where the intellect ends.


Philosophy, real philosophy, is alive in a way the intellect is unable to apprehend.





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There is the finger. Then, there is the moon...








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[rantal]

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Philosophy begins where the intellect ends.


Philosophy, real philosophy, is alive in a way the intellect is unable to apprehend.





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There is the finger. Then, there is the moon...

So, I'm taking hat as a no then

all the best, ranal







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[reasonvemotion]

If you are referring to Richard Dawkins, then the answer is No.

[rantal]

If you are referring to Richard Dawkins, then the answer is No.

No Dawkins is not even a philsopher in name, I believe he is an ethologist?

all the best, urban

[rantal]

Just to clarify, I was not talking of any specific individual

all the best, rantal

[reasonvemotion]

I thought he was a biologist. He is part of the controversial neo-atheist movement which itself is an atheist philosophy.

[rantal]

I thought he was a biologist. He is part of the controversial neo-atheist movement which itself is an atheist philosophy.

Well, ethology is part of Biology

all the best, rantal

[reasonvemotion]

o.k he is that and a bad philosopher. LOL

[mickthinks]

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"?