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One should note that all subject ARE NOT sciences. Many topics such as deductive reasoning can be done with or without any science. Many Philosophers consider philosophy an art and others a science. There is a distinction between an art and science.
– Logikal
Commented Jul 15, 2019 at 16:57
@someguy632, you are using the term philosophy in a too generous way. With your context then almost everything is a philosophy which is not a good thing to old school philosophers. It's like saying anyone can do what you do. So no everything is not philosophy nor is everyone a philosopher. There has to be other way to Express and name ideas besides just philosophy. How about bee waxing instead of philosophy? No professional in any field wants to hear everyone can do what you do easily.
– Logikal
Commented Jul 16, 2019 at 18:01
@some_guy632, I did take the idea of Philosophy in a formal sense & pointed out many people take the open sense where all is philosophy & we all are philosophers. This I take is a mistake. Philosophy doesn't mean philosophers are the ONLY rational human beings. You Express that other humans can rationalize --not necessarily do philosophy. Often times terminology causes problems as here with logic & argumentation. Some terms are used in different contexts in a particular field. So authorities have some play here why this is still an issue today. There are many egos involved to resolve I guess.
– Logikal
Commented Jul 16, 2019 at 18:33
@Logikal I have never seen a philosopher that actually thought of philosophy as an art. Can you give me any examples for my edification?
– Carduus
Commented Jul 16, 2019 at 18:35
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@Logikal Philosophy OF Art is very different than Philosophy AS Art. It sounds like we may be talking about very different things.
– Carduus
Commented Jul 16, 2019 at 18:45

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