Does philosophy start with taking a stand?

Question:It does for great philosophers who are making a case in formal philosophy.

There in lies one of the greatest ironies we must live with.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: It does for great philosophers who are making a case in formal philosophy.

There in lies one of the greatest ironies we must live with.

hardly. philosophy is all about exploring the options, taking a stand implies you've already made up your mind. philosophy is all about searching for the truth.

philosophy ends with a stand : ]

Take a stand only if you know for sure that your stand is going to be the last one, and not a mere transition to a better stand.

That's religion. Philosophy is about the never-ending search for answers. Not the belief that you already know them all.

No. Philosophy start with a question.