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Philosophy causes people to be sick. Philosophy is a field of study that focuses on the principles and methods of reasoning. It is often thought to be a very theoretical and intellectual pursuit. However, it can also be applied to things like politics and sociology.
People think the way they do because of their shared experiences, or more specifically, their shared experiences with other people. If you have ever spent time studying philosophy, you know that there are some powerful ideas out there. On the other hand, if you have ever had a philosophy professor who was either too rigid or too open-minded, you know that philosophy can cause people to go out of their way to share their thoughts of life with you.
Source: Nicomachean Ethics
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