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From: Ray E. Harrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Since the Market as well as the study of Economics has such an effect on
>our lives in spite of our wishes, I am reminded of an earlier section in
>which Russell claims that an "individual facing the terror of cosmic
> loneliness" is forced to study and become an amateur philosopher:
>>"To understand an age or a nation, we must understand
>>its philosophy, and to understand its philosophy we must
>>ourselves be in some degree philosophers."
Excellent analysis Ray! And Russell is right on target. The choice is
between the certainty of a lie or the uncertainty of truth. Only a
philosopher can thrive on worldview uncertainty.
Jay
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"When Leon the tyrant of Phlius asked Pythagoras who he was, he said,
'A Philosopher,' and he compared life to the public festivals, where some
went to compete for a prize and others went with things to sell, but the
best as observers; for similarly, in life, some grow up with servile
natures, greedy for fame and gain, but philosophers seek the truth."
Diogenes Laertius
