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Question: Why the philosopher never get rich!?
Is there any rich philosopher!? there is little usge in philosophy that doesn't make any difference in diary life!.Www@QuestionHome@Com


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Philosophers that try to make money are usually called advisors!. They can't get rich because people are unable to recognize and value revolutionary thought!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Most philosophers, historically, have been quite wealthy!. Their wealth was what enabled them to get into philosophy in the first place!

Ludwig Wittgenstein, for instance, (perhaps the most important philosopher of the past two centuries) was born an elite, ennobled family!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Before heading for Asia, Alexander found himself in Corinth, where the great thinker Diogenes lived!. Diogenes was sitting in a barrel, enjoying the sun paying no attention to Alexander!. Alexander was very surprised at this lack of interest and asked if he could do something for Diogenes!. "Yes, could you move over a bit, you're blocking my sun" answered Diogenes!. "If I wasn't Alexander I'd be Diogenes" replied Alexander!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

"Master," says the student, "I found a golden coin, but I do not know its owner!. What should I do!?"
"Cast it into the river," says the master!.
"But that will be one less coin for a poor man," protests the student!.
"One less temptation for the greedy man," says the masterWww@QuestionHome@Com

Politicians are in short (supposed to be) rich philosophers!. however their corruption and greed got the better of them!. I think it's best to lead a modest life with some but not alot of luxurious things!.

Side note tax the rich!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I think philosophers realize at some point in their philosophizing career, that money won't really grant them happiness!.

Endlessly pursuing something that has no spiritual reward is a futile endeavor for almost everyone!.!.!. philosophers just realize that before they start!.
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We are taught in school success in your chosen occupation brings wealth, But really only success in financial affairs will make someone rich!. A great philosopher may or may not study business and money!.!.!.just a like a starving musician!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Because most philosophers are wise to not worry about riches, and let the unwise materialistic people worry about temporary things!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

What about Geroge Soros!? Carl Icahn!?
What constitutes a "philosoper" exactly!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

I think Bentham was rich, I mean they did preserve his head in a museum!.Www@QuestionHome@Com