What good are philosophers today?
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Well, I did see that. Only, if you agree, then why are you disputing the definition?
Why are you challenging that there is an inherent connection betweeen philosophy and physics.
And, "greatness' is very often posthumous.
Socrates probably wasn't considered great in his time.
"Cup of tea, anyone?"
That's not what I'm challenging. I'm challenging that physicist are philosophers!
Well, I suppose. But today we got media. Eveyrthing get around really quickly today, while those days it didn't at all!
Sure. Doesn't mean philosophy = physics!!!!
Well, that helps.
I'm sure some are more philosophical than others.
Hisenberg's principle seems fairly philosphical.
The way I understand the story, Socrates was well known enough.
Gadflies are rarely well liked, even when the purpose they serve is acknowledged
Yes
We was well known in Greece, I think. Where else was he well known?
Ask anybody if the know the name Socrates. Except for maybe third world countries and small children. They should know the answer.
In his time, he was known among the intelligentsia.
How widely beyond Greece?:shrug:
I'm talking AT THAT TIME, obviously!!!:bugeye:
It's not like they had telephones and internet connections back then. Word traveled by foot.
Obviously information could only travel so far.
Exactly my point.
Well, my point is that he wasn't very well known, and I just proved that, right?
Bullshit!
He was well known with those who would be discussing such things.
The powers that be deemed he was a threat to young minds, so he was executed. A nobody or unknown would not have been such a threat.
"Socrates469–399 bc...Athenian philosopher. As represented in the writings of his disciple Plato, he engaged in dialogue with others in an attempt to reach understanding and ethical concepts by exposing and dispelling error (the Socratic method). Charged with introducing strange gods and corrupting the young, he committed suicide as required." Apple Dictionary 1.0.1
It's easy to discount anything by coming up with your own definitions, ain't it?
Try reading a book. One with documentation.
He was well known with those who would be discussing such things.
The powers that be deemed he was a threat to young minds, so he was executed. A nobody or unknown would not have been such a threat.
"Socrates469–399 bc...Athenian philosopher. As represented in the writings of his disciple Plato, he engaged in dialogue with others in an attempt to reach understanding and ethical concepts by exposing and dispelling error (the Socratic method). Charged with introducing strange gods and corrupting the young, he committed suicide as required." Apple Dictionary 1.0.1
It's easy to discount anything by coming up with your own definitions, ain't it?
Try reading a book. One with documentation.
If he was not well known. It would be impossible for us to know about him today.
Use your brain for once.
Wtf? :bugeye:
The discussion was whether he was widely known around the world or not he obviously wasn't- not at that time. Therefore, your claim that he was widely known everywhere is wrong. :bugeye: