Philosophy ought not to proceed by claptrap and quibbles
Seneca : Letters from a Stoic : pg,69
Philosophy offers counsel to men and women in need of help
Who are waving their hands from "Ocean of Life" seeking help!
So the role of Philosopher is to help others!
But what is happening in reality?
Philosophers (So-called) quibble or clamor for claptrap among themselves
they fall into the ABC's of scholastic pendants -
(arguing over) minutiae of differences
and fight and create rival schools !
Then are you fit enough to be a Philosopher first?
My Notes:
Claptrap : A trap cast out in the form of claps ; applause ; prestige; fame; Don't fall into it; Its the pleasure trap;
Seneca through quote above chides the "Philosopher" who forgot what Philosophy is :
According to Seneca :
"Philosophy is this :
Understand What Nature has made necessary
and what is superfluous
How pleasant and simple is life for those
who knows the above difference"
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