Summary Of Lost In The Clouds By Alexander George And The Value Of Philosophy

In the two articles that I read “Lost in the Clouds” by Alexander George, and “The Value of Philosophy” by Bertrand Russell, I think I agree more with what Russell said. Both of the articles are about how Philosophy should be done. I think that the two authors have different point of views when it comes to their idea of philosophy. Alexander George says Philosophy can be done at a dinner table or just about anywhere, you can do it with your friends and family. He says that philosophy can be enjoyable and fun, it doesn’t have to be done in isolation. In his article Bertrand Russell says that Philosophy is very abstract. Philosophy is unlike any type of science and that it doesn’t have any utilities likes science does. You shouldn’t just use

Many of them thought that philosophy should be done at the dinner table. George then starts to talk about Plutarch, a Greek Philosopher who lived during the classical era were philosophy focused on politics. Plutarch believed that philosophy should be discussed at a dinner table. It should be serious but also have some fun while you’re doing it. Plutarch said that the love of wisdom shouldn’t only be practical it should also be fun with a serious effort. “In Plutarch’s eyes, the philosopher is a man who sprinkles seriousness into a silly conversation; he gives advice and offers counsel, but prefers a discussion to a conversation-hogging monologue. He likes to exchange ideas but does not enjoy aggressive arguments. And if someone at his dinner-table seems timid or reserved, he’s more than happy to add some extra wine to the shy guest’s cup.” (Lost in the Clouds) because of electism Plutarch’s work is often looked past because it’s not refined as Plato or Socrates. George at the end of the article says that philosophy is difficult but that you shouldn’t forget that it’s