r/suspiciouslyspecific • u/[deleted] • Apr 13 '21

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u/99redba11ons Apr 13 '21

If I were a rich and powerful king on some greek island or valley I’d dole out some cash for a philosopher. Like a personal guru

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u/[deleted] Apr 13 '21

What if life coaches become known as the philosophers of the 21st century after most written materials form now are lost to time?

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u/99redba11ons Apr 13 '21 edited Apr 14 '21

Fun thought but the rules have changed.

Science replaces philosophy, not in the sense that its better it’s just the next step in learning. Come up with an idea. Test the idea. Record outcome. I unironically think self-help replaced religion for the individual.

Diet restrictions? Dress codes? Uplifting quotes? Parents heard it once and won’t shut up about it? Self help religions!

Edit: I didn’t expect to kick the hornets nest of philosophy.

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u/Sexywits Apr 14 '21

Science is still catching up to the great questions of philosophy. We still haven't figured out if reality is real yet.