Nigel WarburtonPhilosophy is not a spectator sport.
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Philosophy is not a spectator sport. When you are studying philosophy you are not just looking at the philosophical debates between different schools of thought. You are also learning how to think about things in a way that will help inform your own beliefs and actions in the real world. You are studying what it means to be human, examining the nature of reality, and thinking critically.
The beauty of philosophy is that it brings you into contact with ideas you might not have come across otherwise, and it forces you to take responsibility for your own beliefs. Philosophy is not just an abstract game of intellectual superiority; it’s a way to grow as a person and start to take control of your life.
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