"Bogus Philosophers "--Kayla Gill
Group 1: Book 6
I had a really hard time trying to decide what to write for this week's post. Book 6 basically discussing the characteristics of philosophers. I know I know, I couldn't put the book down either (insert sarcastic eye roll). One thing I did notice was a passage at the bottom of page 189. In this paragraph, it talks about "bogus philosophers". (This word is really funny to me because it seems so childish). Basically, The text discusses how philosophy suffers from anger people who nag on pointless discussions. He says that people hold the place of philosophers who have no reason to be doing so. This seems familiar to today's society. Majority of the conflict we have today is caused by angry people who gang together on a particular idea. Those riots are typically led by a person who put himself off as smarter than he actually is. It's funny how this is addressed even during this time. Philosophers were looked up to doing this time period; much like that of politicians. Even if we do not agree with them, we look to them for guidance. This was a problem in this scenario because the people looked up to Philosophers, therefore they must set a good example of a just and wise man.
Another point that amazes me is the true meaning behind "history repeats itself". Even in this story where they are discussing a society that is apparently "perfect and just", there are issues they have to address to make it perfect. A lot of these issues are ones we face today. It's weird to see how two cultures that are completely different and hundreds of years away from each other are so similar in their problems. It mainly has to do with the sin nature of men. Maybe the same people with different faces?
PS: I commented on Anna Kate and Zane's posts
I had a really hard time trying to decide what to write for this week's post. Book 6 basically discussing the characteristics of philosophers. I know I know, I couldn't put the book down either (insert sarcastic eye roll). One thing I did notice was a passage at the bottom of page 189. In this paragraph, it talks about "bogus philosophers". (This word is really funny to me because it seems so childish). Basically, The text discusses how philosophy suffers from anger people who nag on pointless discussions. He says that people hold the place of philosophers who have no reason to be doing so. This seems familiar to today's society. Majority of the conflict we have today is caused by angry people who gang together on a particular idea. Those riots are typically led by a person who put himself off as smarter than he actually is. It's funny how this is addressed even during this time. Philosophers were looked up to doing this time period; much like that of politicians. Even if we do not agree with them, we look to them for guidance. This was a problem in this scenario because the people looked up to Philosophers, therefore they must set a good example of a just and wise man.
Another point that amazes me is the true meaning behind "history repeats itself". Even in this story where they are discussing a society that is apparently "perfect and just", there are issues they have to address to make it perfect. A lot of these issues are ones we face today. It's weird to see how two cultures that are completely different and hundreds of years away from each other are so similar in their problems. It mainly has to do with the sin nature of men. Maybe the same people with different faces?
PS: I commented on Anna Kate and Zane's posts
People like to feel good by combatting "evil"; whatever particular idea is labelled evil and decently easy to fight, that's what they'll gain up on. If you want people to follow you, simply convince them that you're on the side of justice and that they can help bring peace by following you. That's the stance of the faux philosophers and, yes, many politicians. We see that in issues as big as people revolting against Trump and as small as people abhorring plastic straws. As long as you can manipulate feelings well, you too can be a bogus philosopher.
ReplyDeleteThis also happens in comments and short posts. People see something that at a glance looks wrong and then throw their two cents in without any knowledge. It makes them feel like they contributed something to make the world better when at worst they got it completely wrong and at best wrote a bunch of words.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the importance "The Republic" places on leadership and authority. Instead of just giving anyone complete free reign of governing a community, they have to prove themselves to be just and upright. It was honestly incredible to see how little humanity has really changed in our thoughts, emotions, and actions. So much of "The Republic"'s topics and ideas can be seen in our world today so in a sense, history may actually (loosely) repeat itself.
ReplyDeleteI honestly didn't even think about the relation of their culture's problems to ours. I read and just noticed the main points like you talked about in the first paragraph like characteristics of philosophers, philosophers in the government, etc. I think its neat how you pointed that out, and I agree with you. The sin nature of man is most likely the cause.
ReplyDeleteI like the point you make to where "philosophers were looked up to during this time period." All philosophers should be filled with truth and trust and if they aren't then they have no reason to run a society or city.
ReplyDeletethat is interesting. I remember a blog post a while back when I wrote on how openionated greeks are, so its funny tome to see that some poeple's opinions are so loud that they are drawing crowds like the philosophers of the time.
ReplyDeletespencer wood