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Do philosophers have answers?
There are no final answers that can be given to philosophical questions because they can always be opposed by contrasting views. Because philosophical questions are contestable and problematic, they require complex thinking to answer.
What do philosophers talk about?
Philosophy is the study of humans and the world by thinking and asking questions. It is a science and an art. Philosophy tries to answer important questions by coming up with answers about real things and asking “why?” Sometimes, philosophy tries to answer the same questions as religion and science.
Who is the modern day philosopher?
The definition of philosophy is knowledge that has to do with nature, reality, existence, etc. An example of a modern day philosopher is Marilyn Monroe.
Who are the greatest modern philosophers?
Great modern philosophers. The great writings of the “king of disciplines” belong to all of us, and their insights can change your thinking and your life. This course looks at the great modern thinkers, including Hannah Arendt , Friedrich Nietzsche , Soren Kierkegaard , Martin Heidegger , Simone de Beauvoir , Jean-Paul Sartre, and Ludwig Wittgenstein.
Who are the modern philosophers?
Modern philosophy traditionally begins with René Descartes and his dictum ” I think, therefore I am “. In the early seventeenth century the bulk of philosophy was dominated by Scholasticism , written by theologians and drawing upon Plato, Aristotle, and early Church writings.
What do philosophers say about death?
The current philosophy is that death is the final enemy of humans. Death should not be celebrated or told stories about, or glorified, but should be actively dealt with. It should be studied biologically. We are on a quest to gain immortality and eternity by understanding aging and our mortal bodies.