“Better philosophize today for pleasure and joy than tomorrow because of necessity.” PhilosophyTodayJoyPleasureTomorrowPhilosopherPresentNowNecessityPhilosophizing Author:Giannis Delimitsos
“The definition of the “ideal” philosopher, the sage? The seeker who knows a hundred reasons to be unhappy, but finds a thousand ways to be placid and content. She has the clarity of the scientist, the erudition of the teacher, the goodness of the saint.” GoodnessPhilosopherClaritySagePlacidErudition Author:Giannis Delimitsos
“Philosophy will never alter the very nature of you. Philosophy does not believe in miracles and it cannot do miracles. But you can be assured that philosophy will strengthen the best and the kindest parts of your nature.” PhilosophyKindnessHuman NaturePhilosopherMiraclesStrengtheningAlterationPhilosophizing Author:Giannis Delimitsos
“The definition of the “real philosopher”? The seeker who knows a hundred reasons to be unhappy, but finds a thousand ways to be placid and content.” RealPhilosophyPhilosopherUnhappyPlacid Author:Giannis Delimitsos
“It is, indeed, very important for the moral philosopher to come up with new, illuminating theories about life and what is the best way to live it. But her toughest task is to live according to her teachings and to bring theory and practice as close as possible.” PracticePhilosopherGood LifeTeachingsMoral PhilosophyTaskLife Theory Author:Giannis Delimitsos
“When a philosopher happens to read some of his older texts, and most of the time he shakes his head in disapproval, he can be sure that he is on the right path. For this is an infallible sign that his thought has evolved and that he possesses the capacity to learn, to unlearn, to adapt. He is brave enough to acknowledge that he may have been naive, and this, at the same time, is a useful reminder that he might be wrong even with his current views. Thus, he protects himself against arrogance and intransigence.” PhilosopherArroganceBigotryAdaptabilityOpen MindednessDisapprovalNaivetyUnlearningIntransigenceEvolvability Author:Giannis Delimitsos