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Saying we aren't rational is not an argument that philosophy cannot improve our lives. In ancient Greece the latter used to be an important part of philosophy.
by andreasvc 10y ago
Saying we aren't rational is not an argument that philosophy cannot improve our lives. In ancient Greece the latter used to be an important part of philosophy. I think schools such as stoicism and epicureanism have a lot to offer.
- swayvil 10y agoIf we are not rational. If we are, fundamentally, something other than rational. That is, if rationality is optional, to be put aside when it doesn't suit us. Or if rationality is an expression of an underlying form, like a glove over a hand. Then, if we want to address a person, to influence him or whatever, then we would do well to address that fundamental form and not that optional, superficial expression.