Do you think philosophy is "dangerous"?

Question:if so, then in what ways? if not, is it at least dangerous to the youth? why?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: if so, then in what ways? if not, is it at least dangerous to the youth? why?

Philosophy, particularly existentialism, is not inherantly dangerous, but it can be considered a problem within a society that values good work ethic and progressive thinking. Intelligent people, especially young people, who are prone to laziness, might be more susceptible to the existentialist philosophy. Then again, how do we know whose right? As for me, i have a paper i should be writing, but...meh.

No. Philosophy is simply the study of what sorts of things there are in the world, what those things are like, and how people ought to interact with those things and with one another. Everyone should be encouraged to think about those sorts of ideas from as young an age as possible, because they help us to understand the world and how to live in it.

well it is just pidly play that ll there is too it to say some things are real some are jokes

Plato and Augustine got us into the Dark Ages. So yes.
Aristotle and Aquinas got us out of the Dark Ages. So no.
Kant led to Hegel led to Marx led to "socialized medicine" in Canada where doctors leave the country and people wait for necessary medical care. So yes.
Ayn Rand started a revolution in rational thinking. So no.

not at all ,better you don,t go deep in any matter. because excess of every thing is bad. thanks.

I think it can be dangerous if it falls into the wrong hands, like smallpox, nuclear weapons or, say...speaking in front of thousands of soured Greeks from 200 B.C...thus, it can be dangerous to ONE's on health given the latter example.

But, seriously, philosophy and it's rhetoric can be argued until the Nth year of Atlantis and it's dangers are only perceived by those who are in power or who are currently seeking power. Question: Was the philosophy of Adolf Hitler dangerous to the Germans and Austrians?!? Well, it depends on who you ask...thus, everything steeps in relativity...that's the beauty of Philosophy from it's infancy. Therefore, I think we should introduce the notion to the youth of "thinking outside that proverbial box" as soon as they begin to ask the ill-begotten "Why" questions. How can asking questions be dangerous? Isn't that why we're on this planet...to explore, discover and ask questions?

The shame of it is, I know more kids who get involved with the universal "whys" and "how comes" of the world than I know of adults...and I'm well into adulthood. If you want to have a great conversation, sit down with all the stages of childhood and just start firing questions at them and continue to drill down with them to hear their explanations of things...it's awesome. It not only shouldn't be considered dangerous, but should be encouraged at early, early ages.

peace,

Baldy