Philosophy Quote by Paul Strathern
““As a consequence of Wittgenstein’s philosophy, the questions once asked by philosophy have now passed into the realms of poetry. The way poetry is going, it looks as if they won’t be asked much longer here either. We have learned to do without God, and it looks as if we will learn to do without philosophy. It will now, alas, join the ranks of subjects which are completed (and have become completely spurious), such as alchemy, astrology, platonic love, and stylitism.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Philosophy and the Limits of Reason, Paul Strathern, 2005
Philosophy is being eclipsed by poetry and secular thought, becoming obsolete like alchemy.
In simple terms: Philosophy is fading.
Key Takeaway
Consider the evolving role of philosophy.
Themes
knowledge
culture
secularism
Mood
contemplative
skeptical
Type
critical
historical
When to use this quote
- academic curricula
- public discourse
- artistic expression
- religious debate
Key Concepts
postmodernism
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- Will philosophy ever be truly obsolete?
- What value does poetry offer to philosophical inquiry?
A Different Perspective
Philosophy still underpins critical thinking despite cultural shifts.
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