I love studying philosophy. It makes me question certain things about life. Do you like philosophy?
The big philosophical questions are hard for me, like whether we have free will.
I think those can be hard for anyone. I think those are the type of questions that only you can answer. That is what is so great about philosophy.
It's weird that the Greeks classified medicine and a lot of the sciences as philosophy, but that now we draw a distinction.
Classical Greece played a large role in philosophy. Classical Greek thought also influenced Middle Eastern Philosophy which we still use today.
Not to mention the concept of democracy, which still exists today.
Democracy did come from ancient Greece and I'm glad that it did. Do you think democracy and philosophy tie in together?
Sure. The idea that people exercise power in government is an outgrowth of the individual's free will.
Agreed! I think you answered your own question about what you asked earlier regarding free will!
is most real? Philosophers also pose more practical and concrete questions such as: Is there a best way to live? Is it better to be just or unjust (if one can get away with it)? Do humans have free will?
Historically, "philosophy" encompassed any body of knowledge. From the time of Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle to the 19th century, "natural philosophy" encompassed astronomy, medicine, and physics. For example, Newton's 1687 "Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy" later became classified
it is the best way I know that can make a difference. I will paint our sorrow on a wall for all to see. It is hard to look away. It makes you think. It makes you question. The scariest thing to the status-quo is an electorate that is thinking and asking questions. I am as grassroots as it comes. There is just me on a 20 foot ladder donated by my church. I am using paint brushes I have had for 17 years. I am applying acrylic paint