Can Jesus be considered a philosopher?

Question:A "philosopher" etymologically is a "lover of wisdom", and the essential condition of being a philosopher is to be a strong and lived-out inclination to pursue truth about philosophical matters through the rigorous use of human reasoning. By ‘philosophical matters’ I mean the enduring questions of life’s meaning, purpose, and value as they relate to all the major divisions of philosophy (primarily epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics).”

Jesus employs arguments and engages in rational disputes that reveal his philosophical prowess on what matters most. He used logic to lead people into truth. In that sense, he publicly pursued and declared truth rationally. Moreover, he articulated a full-orbed theistic worldview.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: A "philosopher" etymologically is a "lover of wisdom", and the essential condition of being a philosopher is to be a strong and lived-out inclination to pursue truth about philosophical matters through the rigorous use of human reasoning. By ‘philosophical matters’ I mean the enduring questions of life’s meaning, purpose, and value as they relate to all the major divisions of philosophy (primarily epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics).”

Jesus employs arguments and engages in rational disputes that reveal his philosophical prowess on what matters most. He used logic to lead people into truth. In that sense, he publicly pursued and declared truth rationally. Moreover, he articulated a full-orbed theistic worldview.

I wouldn't consider him a philosopher, that would denote the power of his words. He is GOD in the flesh and calling him a philosopher would denote who he really is.

I think he is one of the greatest one!!!!

That's about all the credit I ever gave him> The Jews and other religions (yes, there are others ) believe he was just as much a son of god as U or I. In which case he would fall into the category of pholosopher.

Yes, he was obviously a great philosopher, but more importantly one of the greatest leaders of all times..... his philosophy was for the good of people and not for any intellectual pursuits.

Perhaps He was the fabled 'Philosopher's Stone' ...that which thou shalt not throw unless you be free of sin.

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Sure. He was called Rabbi, which means teacher, so I can see calling Him philosopher, too. He did have some pretty good parabales.

nah..... he's lunatic....

To the extent that you regard Jesus as a human, you may also regard Jesus apropriately as a philosopher.

To the extent you regard Jesus as divine, the significance of the title "philosopher" rather drops away.

After all, a philosopher is a "lover of wisdom," whereas the Logos, the Word, is one with Wisdom, Sophia, itself.