Are there ‘scales’ … not in a literal sense … that cloud our vision … both the visual sense delivered via the eyes as well as the intellectual sense delivered via the “mind’s eye”?
The quintessential question for philosophers … since the genesis of the notion labelled ‘philosophy’ … is expressed in the question Bigous poses:
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The sheer volume of posts and reads in his OP support this claim. Though the OP has degenerated into a “discredit the messenger” mission. I admire Bigous’s stamina … tenacity … insistence.
Plato’s book the Republic attempts to answer Bigous’s question.
Reminds me of Confucius … who spent his entire adult life attempting to answer Bigous’s question. While Confucius had deep respect for the ‘unseen’ and the ‘unknown’ … he was relentless and unswerving in his focus and effort. Perhaps explaining why he was such a failure during his lifetime … and such a success post morte. Today his thoughts continue to be scrutinized worldwide … in search of pearls of wisdom.
What value has “higher wisdom” if it does not help answer the question … “How ought one live in the here and now?”
Philosophy has made significant contributions to science and religion in answering this question.
Science has debunked and as a result virtually eliminated the destructive energies of superstition. OTH science has equipped humanity with tools capable of destroying itself … rendering the question moot.
Religions have attempted to provide answers … with some success. OTH these same religions have spawned inhuman … grotesque … damage to humanity.
For example … today’s celebration … Easter … with Pagan underpinnings … is an attempt to eliminate the fear of death. To date this attempt has failed miserably. Does this mean there is no life after death … absolutely not … simply confirms that religion has failed to definitively answer this question.
Begs the question:
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Me thinks … not!
