Philosophy

[thecityandstars]

Philosophy sometimes makes me giggle:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_noncontradiction

In chapter 4, book IV of the Metaphysics, Aristotle attempts several proofs of this principle. He first argues that every expression has a single meaning (otherwise we could not

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[jkndrkn]

> It makes me sad, also, that Philosophers used to be respected for being intelligent and thinking, but in modern times it is more common to encounter ridicule from the masses. I guess football takes precedence now.

We live in a results-driven and materialistic society. Concrete and tangible results provided to us by scientists and manifesting as technology and consumer goods appeal more directly to individuals that the intangible and purely conceptual.

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[thecityandstars]

Yes, that's true. I think overall it's a lack of respect or understanding of the importance of abstract thought.