Andrea Pirlo

Being a philosopher is to think, seek wisdom, and have principles that guide and influence what you do. It's to give meaning to things, find your way in the world, believe that in the end, in every instance, good will overcome evil, even if there's a bit of suffering along the way.

Italian Athlete

Deepak Chopra

Many scientists think that philosophy has no place, so for me it's a sad time because the role of reflection, contemplation, meditation, self inquiry, insight, intuition, imagination, creativity, free will, is in a way not given any importance, which is the domain of philosophers.

American Speaker

Plato

There will be no end to the troubles of states, or of humanity itself, till philosophers become kings in this world, or till those we now call kings and rulers really and truly become philosophers, and political power and philosophy thus come into the same hands.

Greek Philosopher

Stephen Hawking

If we do discover a complete theory, it should be in time understandable in broad principle by everyone. Then we shall all, philosophers, scientists, and just ordinary people be able to take part in the discussion of why we and the universe exist.

English Physicist

Frank Lloyd Wright

God is the great mysterious motivator of what we call nature, and it has often been said by philosophers, that nature is the will of God. And I prefer to say that nature is the only body of God that we shall ever see.

American Architect

William James

What every genuine philosopher (every genuine man, in fact) craves most is praise although the philosophers generally call it recognition!

American Philosopher

Marcus Tullius Cicero

There is nothing so absurd that some philosopher has not already said it.

Roman Statesman

John Churton Collins

Truth is the object of philosophy, but not always of philosophers.

English Critic

Timothy Morton

You wouldn't believe how many philosophers are afraid of movement.

English Philosopher

Samuel Beckett

Poets are the sense, philosophers the intelligence of humanity.

Irish Playwright

Often used when talking about academic studies or individuals who are experts in philosophy.

Academic Context

Many famous philosophers are from ancient Greece, like Socrates, and they influence many areas of modern thought.

Historical Figures

While professional, some use 'philosopher' for anyone who reflects deeply on important topics.

Not Always Professional

Emphasizes the depth of thought rather than a formal study of philosophy.

Reflective Thinking

Can refer to anyone who deeply considers any aspect of human experience, not just academics.

Broader Meaning

Can suggest someone who has profound, sometimes unique, insights about existence.

Life and Universe

In everyday language, depicts someone wise who accepts life's ups and downs.

Colloquial Usage

May be used to describe someone with a calm, stoic approach to life's issues.

Stoic Attitude

Commonly used to express admiration for someone's level-headedness in current affairs.

Modern Expression

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 and marry the person of your dreams, and in another, not so much. Well, there are still some scientists who would say, hogwash. The only meaningful answer to the question of how many universes there are is one. Only one universe. And a few philosophers and mystics might argue

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 or if they have any to speak of. I meet all kinds of people who don't think they're really good at anything. Actually, I kind of divide the world into two groups now. Jeremy Bentham, the great utilitarian philosopher, once spiked this argument.

Bring on the learning...

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 we have to decide in advance how to value human life and judge the greater good. So researchers who study autonomous systems are collaborating with philosophers to address the complex problem of programming ethics into machines,

Would you sacrifice one...

 of what it's like to be a philosopher trying to educate the public. Most people are not just comfortable in their ignorance but hostile to anyone who points it out. In fact, the real life Socrates was sentenced to death

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