RE: Generally speaking, is philosophy a worthwhile subject of study?
February 15, 2022 at 10:14 pm
(February 15, 2022 at 9:44 pm)brewer Wrote: Talk to vulcan about the arts.
Because you don't wish to examine your own beliefs?
Quote:Are you stating that prior to modern philosophy that there was no societal justice or rights?
No, nothing like that. I am saying that all thinking about social justice and human rights is philosophy.
Quote: Tell me about the philosophy of early human tribal societies justice and human rights, other than the practical 'survival and reproduction' which all species demonstrate.
Is a drive for survival and reproduction in any way related to social justice or human rights? Or is it just a kind of biological selfishness?
Quote: Not every thing about 'justice' or 'rights' is derived from philosophy.
All thinking about these subjects is philosophy.
The extent to which justice and rights are derived from biology is a philosophical question. Biology can tell us what our drives and instincts are, but can't tell us whether these things constitute justice or rights. If you assume they do, then you're making unthinking assumptions.
