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Philosophy is about living beyond the instincts given by evolution. It’s about living through reason, rather than pleasure. Pleasure is still important and a pa
by philosopher1234 2y ago
Philosophy is about living beyond the instincts given by evolution. It’s about living through reason, rather than pleasure. Pleasure is still important and a part of it, too.
- daseiner1 2y agoI find it amusing that I'm slightly disagreeing about philosophy with `philosopher1234` but I do think there is a distinction between wisdom and reason and "philosophy", after all, translates to "love of, or friendship with, wisdom".
- philosopher1234 2y agoPerhaps, but I think philosophys rightful purpose is about overcoming our drives and following some kind of moral, reason driven life.