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The Love of Truth and Wisdom
Philosophy is the love of truth and wisdom for their own sake. The word Philosophy is composed of two old greek words: the prefix philo and the word sophie. Sophie means wisdom and philo means love of. Philosophy is more of an attitude and method than a settled subject matter.
Guided by the goal of truth, Philosophy is associated with ruthless logic and the attitude of following the argument where it goes, even if this leads to embarrassment or disadvantage. It is characterized by imaginative and pioneering new views and the critical examinations of those assumptions we most take for granted. The major advances in the sciences are taken by philosophically inclined thinkers. Philosophy has given us all the other subjects and is important for the growth of new knowledge and civilization.
Philosophy is the love of truth and wisdom for their own sake. The word Philosophy is composed of two old greek words: the prefix philo and the word sophie. Sophie means wisdom and philo means love of. Philosophy is more of an attitude and method than a settled subject matter.
Guided by the goal of truth, Philosophy is associated with ruthless logic and the attitude of following the argument where it goes, even if this leads to embarrassment or disadvantage. It is characterized by imaginative and pioneering new views and the critical examinations of those assumptions we most take for granted. The major advances in the sciences are taken by philosophically inclined thinkers. Philosophy has given us all the other subjects and is important for the growth of new knowledge and civilization.
About Me:
Author of the book "The Myth of the Closed Mind"
Country:
United Kingdom
Occupation:
Philosopher/ Writer: New Scientist, Nature.
Schools:
LSE (PhD), University of Warwick (MA), University of Bolton (BSc).
Interests:
Cycling, Comedy. The Philosophy of Science and Mind.
Movies:
Inception, Matrix, 13th Floor, Green Mile, Dark Star, Evil Dead II.
Music:
Jazz (Bill Evans, Bill Bruford); Classical (Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Bach - Flute Sonatas); Rock (Deep Purple, King Crimson, ELP) Performers: Violin - Emma Steele; Electric Guitar - Richie Blackmore and Robert Fripp; Singers: Ian Gillan, David Byron, Michelle Luppi, Sarah Brightman.
Books:
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,The Ultimate Resource, The Logic of Scientific Discovery, From Marx to Mises, The Health Hazards of not going Nuclear, Critical Rationalism: A Restatement and Defence, The Fabric of Reality.
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Wieniawski- Violin Concerto No. 2 -Ursula Steele, at Northwestern String Academy recital, 12-5-10
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Nice to hear from you. Hope you are enjoying the vacation.
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