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 Carl Blare
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KDX carries 'Philosophy Talk' hosted by Stanford professors and we also bring Librivox talking books of the work of famous philosophers such as Schopenhauer and Nietzsche.

On a recent program it was said that philosophy teachers are not philosophers. They said that it's very difficult to be a philosopher. That got me to wondering what I am, since I'm not a philosophy teacher and I hesitate to presume I am an actual philosopher. Until I ask Meta.ai I'm going to refer to myself as a philosophist: a philosophy scholar; a student of philosophy. 

In the big picture it comes down to whether religion is true in all of its ludicrous absurdity, or some philosophy is true, depending on which one.

My friend Chauncey L. Fitzkilpatsky, disgraced philosophy professor who lives in a derelict car filled with bottles parked under a viaduct, says that "Every positive has a negative".


 
Posted : 15/11/2024 10:10 am
 Carl Blare
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So, I asked meta.ai about 'philosophist' and the conversation was on:

A philosopher is a person who studies and thinks critically about fundamental questions related to existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. They often explore and analyze various aspects of reality, including:

Key Areas of Focus

  • Metaphysics: Nature of reality, existence, and being.
  • Epistemology: Knowledge, truth, and belief.
  • Ethics: Morality, values, and right action.
  • Logic: Reasoning, argumentation, and inference.
  • Aesthetics: Beauty, art, and taste.
Philosophers may:

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Develop and critique theories and arguments.
  • Examine assumptions and concepts.
  • Engage in debates and discussions.
  • Write and teach about philosophical ideas.
Some famous philosophers include:

Notable Philosophers

  • Plato
  • Aristotle
  • Immanuel Kant
  • Friedrich Nietzsche
  • Jean-Paul Sartre
Would you like more information on philosophy or specific philosophers?
 
No. Not philosopher. I asked about a philosophist.
 
 
I couldn't find any information on the term "philosophist." It's possible that it's a misspelling, a made-up word or not a widely recognized term.
Could you please provide more context or clarify what you mean by "philosophist"?
 
Not a philosopher nor a philosophy teacher, a philosophist might be a scholar of philosophy.
 
 
That's a clarifying distinction.
A philosophist can indeed be understood as a scholar or researcher of philosophy, focusing on the study and analysis of philosophical concepts, theories and histories, rather than necessarily being a philosopher (who thinks critically and develops original ideas) or a philosophy teacher (who educates others).
In some contexts, "philosophist" might imply:

Key Characteristics

  • Expertise in philosophical literature and history.
  • Critical analysis and interpretation of philosophical texts.
  • Contribution to philosophical discussions through research and writing.
However, it's worth noting that "philosophist" is not a commonly used term in academic or professional circles.
Would you like to explore more nuances or implications of this distinction?
 
The back and forth rests for now.
 
 

 
 

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Posted : 15/11/2024 10:21 am
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