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What's your philosophy type? - Twitchin Kitten - 07-18-2010
Take the test HERE
In the ancient Greek world, philosophy was not just about thinking; it was more about living. The aim of the exercise was to live well, not just to think clearly.
This meant that philosophers like Plato and Epicurus were held in high regard as great teachers or gurus. People would come to Athens to sit at their feet and learn how to flourish as human individuals. Philosophy was a kind of therapy; philosophers often taught a kind of self-help.
During the fourth century BCE, six major varieties of philosophy emerged. They were known as schools, each with its own leader, character and answers to the big questions of life.
The following questionnaire is designed to reveal something of your own preferences, and so match you up to the individual who might suit you best as your philosophy-guru.
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My answer:
Your recommended philosophy-guru is PYRRHO OF ELIS.
Key fact: Pyrrho is traditionally known as the founder of the Sceptical school of philosophy.
Must have: Patience with yourself.
Key promise: Tranquillity born of suspending disbelief.
Key peril: Trying to hold onto little in life can be tough.
Most likely to say: "Don't worry: be happy."
Least likely to say: "There is an answer to everything."
Not convinced he's for you? Learn about the other philosophy-gurus of antiquity!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqHUmMBGZlU&feature=player_embedded
RE: What's your philosophy type? - Vizth Hal - 07-18-2010
Got the same as you.
RE: What's your philosophy type? - Eric - 07-18-2010
Your recommended philosophy-guru is ZENO OF CITIUM.
Key fact: He taught in a stoa, the Athenian supermarket, and hence founded the school of philosophy called Stoicism.
Must have: An interest in everyday life, for it is there that you learn life's big lessons.
Key promise: An ability to face anything, no matter how disastrous.
Key peril: To be "stoical" is to turn your back on passion.
Most likely to say: "If you have integrity, no-one can harm you."
Least likely to say: "Forget prudence! It won't help you anyway."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKRlyJjDAlo&feature=player_embedded
RE: What's your philosophy type? - twisteroo - 07-18-2010
Goddamn dope smoking hippy, don't know shit.
I could take him in a knife fight.
RE: What's your philosophy type? - Eric - 07-18-2010
(07-18-2010, 06:22 PM)twisteroo Wrote: Goddamn dope smoking hippy, don't know shit.
I could take him in a knife fight.
Be nice, he may whoop ya and make you wear one f those think robes
RE: What's your philosophy type? - LKTraz - 07-18-2010
Your recommended philosophy-guru is ZENO OF CITIUM.
Key fact: He taught in a stoa, the Athenian supermarket, and hence founded the school of philosophy called Stoicism.
Must have: An interest in everyday life, for it is there that you learn life's big lessons.
Key promise: An ability to face anything, no matter how disastrous.
Key peril: To be "stoical" is to turn your back on passion.
Most likely to say: "If you have integrity, no-one can harm you."
Least likely to say: "Forget prudence! It won't help you anyway."