Single Idea 17949

[catalogued under 1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 5. Aims of Philosophy / d. Philosophy as puzzles]

Full Idea

Inquiry is the cause of philosophy.

Gist of Idea

Inquiry is the cause of philosophy

Source

Aristotle (Protrepticus (frags) [c.334 BCE]), quoted by Alexander Nehamas - Eristic,Antilogic,Sophistic,Dialectic p.120

Book Reference

Nehamas,Alexander: 'Virtues of Authenticity' [Princeton 1999], p.120


A Reaction

The earlier part of the quote says philosophical thinking is inescapable (even if philosophy is impossible). I suppose we would call it 'curiosity'.