Ask a Christian philosopher a question

[bhsmte]

Why does the definition have to be testable or falsifiable?

What are you referring to when you say anonymous stories of nameless witness accounts?

Anonymous authors of the gospels and unnamed eye witnesses that the gospel discusses.

I would imagine, this is what he meant.

 

[bhsmte]

I would highly recommend the following two books for reading:

Water from a deep well by Gerald Sittser

God and the Philosophers edited by Thomas Morris.

Why do you refer to books, when you claim to be a philosopher and you opened this thread to address questions?

 

[bhsmte]

You aren't here for a serious discussion.

It certainly appears to be that way.

 

[bhsmte]

What does it say?

Why is it important?

What grounds do you use to support your claim?

When you notice a trend of several people making the same observations of the evasiveness of your posts, it should tell you something.

 

[bhsmte]

I am a Christian apologist and that is one of my roles here.

Is that a bad thing? If so, why?

You opened this thread claiming to be a philosopher.

Is intellectual honesty important in the role of a philosopher?

 

[anonymous person]

You opened this thread claiming to be a philosopher.

Is intellectual honesty important in the role of a philosopher?

What does "intellectually honest" mean?

I've heard that phrase used a lot.

 

[bhsmte]

What does "intellectually honest" mean?

I've heard that phrase used a lot.

Wow, really, you don't know what it means?

And you claim to be a philosopher?

That pretty much says it all.

 

[anonymous person]

Wow, really, you don't know what it means?

And you claim to be a philosopher?

That pretty much says it all.

It says that I don't understand how you and others here use the term. If I were to reply to a question the way you have responded to mine, I would be accused of being evasive.

So don't be evasive and answer the question if you can.

 

[bhsmte]

It says that I don't understand how you and others here use the term. If I were to reply to a question the way you have responded to mine, I would be accused of being evasive.

So don't be evasive and answer the question if you can.

Look it up.

You recommend books, I am recommending you google the term, which a philosopher should already be well aware of.

 

[Neogaia777]

Still waiting on answer to my question...?

God Bless!

 

[anonymous person]

Look it up.

You recommend books, I am recommending you google the term, which a philosopher should already be well aware of.

I find your lack of intellectual honesty disturbing.

 

[anonymous person]

Still waiting on answer to my question...?

God Bless!

Is this addressed to me?

 

[Neogaia777]

Is this addressed to me?

Are you "ask the Philosopher anything" person? Are you a Philosopher?

 

[bhsmte]

I find your lack of intellectual honesty disturbing.

How can you, you said you were not sure what it meant?

 

[Neogaia777]

Philosophy is the study of the general and fundamental nature of reality, existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language.[1][2][3] The Ancient Greek word φιλοσοφία (philosophia) was probably coined by Pythagoras[4] and literally means "love of wisdom" or "friend of wisdom".[5][6][7][8][9] Philosophy has been divided into many sub-fields. It has been divided chronologically (e.g.,ancient and modern); by topic (the major topics being epistemology, logic, metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics); and by style (e.g.,analytic philosophy).

As a method, philosophy is often distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its questioning, critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational argument.[10] As a noun, the term "philosophy" can refer to any body of knowledge.[11] Historically, these bodies of knowledge were commonly divided into natural philosophy, moral philosophy, andmetaphysical philosophy.[9] In casual speech, the term can refer to any of "the most basic beliefs, concepts, and attitudes of an individual or group," (e.g., "Dr. Smith's philosophy of parenting").[12]

I want to know in a philosopher own words what Philosophy is to them, or how they would introduce someone to philosophy?

God Bless!

 

[Aelred of Rievaulx]

Are you "ask the Philosopher anything" person? Are you a Philosopher?

He's not a philosopher, he's read a few apologetics books, or more likely just has a few of them for reference... It's really rather sad... I was looking forward with engaging in philosophical discussion on this thread...

 

[anonymous person]

Are you "ask the Philosopher anything" person? Are you a Philosopher?

Yes.

 

[anonymous person]

How can you, you said you were not sure what it meant?

I Googled it.

 

[anonymous person]

Philosophy is the study of the general and fundamental nature of reality, existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language.[1][2][3] The Ancient Greek word φιλοσοφία (philosophia) was probably coined by Pythagoras[4] and literally means "love of wisdom" or "friend of wisdom".[5][6][7][8][9] Philosophy has been divided into many sub-fields. It has been divided chronologically (e.g.,ancient and modern); by topic (the major topics being epistemology, logic, metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics); and by style (e.g.,analytic philosophy).

As a method, philosophy is often distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its questioning, critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational argument.[10] As a noun, the term "philosophy" can refer to any body of knowledge.[11] Historically, these bodies of knowledge were commonly divided into natural philosophy, moral philosophy, andmetaphysical philosophy.[9] In casual speech, the term can refer to any of "the most basic beliefs, concepts, and attitudes of an individual or group," (e.g., "Dr. Smith's philosophy of parenting").[12]

I want to know in a philosopher own words what Philosophy is to them, or how they would introduce someone to philosophy?

God Bless!

Oh ok. This is not how I understood your first question addressed to me.

Thank you for clearing this up.

To me Philosophy is something everyone engages in but few realize. It is a part of our everyday lives as thinking, rational beings and it finds its fullest expression when used to point to and glorify God.

 

[Aelred of Rievaulx]

Yes.

You're not a philosopher. You don't even engage with the philosophical canon... You're diluting what so many people have worked so hard to create with your attitude towards this ancient intellectual tradition by claiming it for yourself...