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In History / College | 2025-07-03

Being a philosopher means which of the following? Select all that apply.

A. Learning to live and die well
B. Loving wisdom
C. Being boring
D. Asking pointless questions

Asked by amanda446566

Answer (2)

Being a philosopher involves loving wisdom and learning to live and die well, while the notions of being boring and asking pointless questions are misconceptions. Philosophers engage deeply with existential and ethical questions. Ultimately, philosophical inquiry enriches our understanding of life. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-03

A philosopher is defined by their love of wisdom and their pursuit of understanding how to live and die well. The misconceptions of being boring and asking pointless questions do not reflect the true nature of philosophical inquiry. Philosophical discussions engage with deep, meaningful questions that enrich our understanding of life.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04

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