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Which Philosophers Have Influenced You the Most?

Discussion in 'Religion & Philosophy' started by MDG045, Feb 5, 2019.

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  1. Distraff

    Distraff Well-Known Member

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    I'd say Socrates. I loved his debate approach to philosophy and his ability to take apart philosophical issues. I tried to do this myself when I was a teenager and helped foster a love for debate and ruthlessly critical thinking.

    Socrates was the first philosopher with a strong cult following of many intellectual fans, and stirred a lot of controversy. He made philosophy cool by going out and debating the beliefs of the time.
     
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    As best as can be ascertained, Socrates was a foot soldier in at least three large battles and had the experience of being sword meat.
     
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    Carl Jung. I believe in his theory of synchronicity, and dreams.

    He believed that there are no such things as coincidences.
     
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    Gorgeous George Well-Known Member

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    They depress me.
     
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    Pamphleteer, Thomas Paine. I consider him to be America's Godfather.

    He wrote in a language that the common folks could understand and made his writing for free.

    Read, The Writings Of Thomas PaineAmerica's Godfather. I thought it was a great biography of him. By the author of The Elephant Man.
     
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    Xanthias, Chuang-tzu, Master Roshi
     
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    No philosopher has affected me in any way. My influence comes from human behavior, common sense and natural law.
     
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    For me, it would be George Carlin. Talk about making you think and pointing out absurdities.
     
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    Several.
     
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    Every bolt? Every nut?
     
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    What difference would that make? It's like asking a philosopher, did you invite the language...
     
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    Thomas Paine, Spinoza, Epictetus, Nietzche (but only for Birth of Tragedy), Lao Tzu
     
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    Oh, and I almost forgot Thomas Nagel. What is it Like to be a Bat? completely blew my mind and still does.
     
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