World, Writing, Wealth discussion

Once philosophy was the mother and father of all sciences, but somewhere along the way, once the applicability and practical tangible realization became much more important, philosophy lost its positions, if not disappeared. Theology is somehow coping better.
Does philosophy have a future? What do you think?
And how exactly do philosophers pay their bills?

Today's philosophers rap.

Example:

"You've got to always go back in time if you want to move forward."
-- Snoop Dogg

Snoop is a cool dude. Viewed him more as a poet, but I guess the philosophical flavor, now that you mention it, is undeniable either -:)

Snoop, the modern Freud. How about Dylan's "It's not dark yet, but it getting there"?

Plato divorced philosophy from the realm of human experience and it's been pretty much lost ever since.

Thoughts on solving human problems invokes new ideas, which develop to a philosophy over time. All the sciences, religions, politics, businesses are built on philosophies. Do you think what looks true and acceptable today will be so for ever. I think new ideas and philosophies will take over today's beliefs.
So philosophy is an essential component of human civilization and should exist for ever.

I think there's possibly a lack of philosophy, or deep thinking in our flat out society, or perhaps it's more a lack of time for it, perhaps.

Maybe we're going so fast sometimes we don't slow down enough to ponder?

Unlike other sciences, philosophy seems to have fluxes between being prolific and being relatively obscure. I say “relatively obscure” because, during those times, philosophy often appears in places where it’s not immediately recognizable, like in a Snoop Dog lyric.

I also think the prevalence of philosophy within a society, at any given time, depends on how practical — not necessarily how valuable — that society believes philosophy is. I think the United States of America (where I live) could currently benefit from some serious nationwide philosophical discussions, but philosophy doesn’t seem all that important in current American society, due in part to what Leonie suggested. Plus, U.S.A. culture places an emphasis on having an established system of beliefs and being (mostly) unwavering in those beliefs; it’s not currently a culture where philosophy can thrive.

But, as Avnish said, the world changes. Change alone often begets philosophical thought. Perhaps a new culture that views philosophy as being extremely important will soon arise. Or perhaps that culture already exists, but doesn’t yet have the global influence to be considered a major player in the arts and sciences.

Money is a current all-inclusive philosophy, however I hope it'll be reversely applied to philosophic studies at some stage ...

Philosopher, anyone? -:)

Recommend the Monty Python philosopher's song

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruces%...

-:) Yeah, maybe a bunch of drunkards, engaged in metaphysics
Here's the actual song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9SqQ...

Also recommend from MP
The philosophy football match
The University Challenge sketch

if you can find them

Do people even take the time these days to consider a personal philosophy? Or is it just act and react in the moment without reflection?

Scout wrote: "Do people even take the time these days to consider a personal philosophy? Or is it just act and react in the moment without reflection?"

That's what I'm afraid of - we often live the routine scared or shy about weighing "grand" things. On the other hand, just being a dreamer doesn't achieve much :)

Is it important to go to a safe place and take some time away from everyday things, even for a few minutes? Rushing headlong into the next moment may be foolhardy.

My son is taking both philosophy and sociology courses. He has been reading a lot books over the past years that range from The Art of War to Balthasar Gracian a Jesuit priest from the 1600s, to the Tipping Point. His interest is in why people do what they do.

Prison life seemed to create quite a few philosophers. They have a lot of time which can lead to thinking. Most people today don't seem to have time to think - work, kids, school, finances.