Q&A: The Importance of Philosophy and Reason
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The Importance of Philosophy and Reason
Question
How do you explain to someone blind from birth what “yellow” is by means of philosophy and reason?
If that can’t be done, what does that indicate about the importance of philosophy and reason?
Answer
There is no way to explain it even to someone who isn’t blind. We experience it directly.
It’s also impossible to fly by means of philosophy and reason. What does that say about philosophy and reason? It says nothing about philosophy and reason.
Well said