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There are philosophical works that outline methods that you can test yourself (e.g. the socratic method of teaching). Then it is more possible to verify whether

There are philosophical works that outline methods that you can test yourself (e.g. the socratic method of teaching). Then it is more possible to verify whether or not it works well (even though it can be immensely irritating, also like the socratic method/conversation) and that makes it in my view less of a part of the realm of pure fantasy. Not that there is anything wrong with that realm, I just don't feel that it is worth the prestige that it sometimes gets.

steve_adams_86 5y ago
Right, I see where you're coming from. I was curious if you'd categorize something like Socratic methods under fantasy as well. I agree though that practical, testable philosophies are nice in that they provide some degree of mental tangibility. I suppose the more fantasy-oriented stuff is useful as an exploratory or thought exercise, but like you I don't pursue it so much. I like when philosophy can help me (and those around me) live tomorrow better than today in a very direct sense.