Why bother to study philosophy? Philosophical refl ection doesn't accomplish anything, but there are three reasons we might want to study it. First, to better understand ourselves. Second, because how we think about ourselves and our actions affects what we do and how we do it. Third, because ideas have practical consequences. People kill each other when they disagree about ideas, rights, religions, etc. Philosophical refl ection enables us to step back and critically examine the origins, validity and consequences of our ideas - Simon Blackburn, Think (paraphrased)
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