[MD] what is philosophy?

[Ant McWatt]

Marsha,

That reference to "astonishment" being at the beginning of philosophy reminded me of "beginner's mind" in the Zen Buddhist tradition. 

Best wishes,

Ant   

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Marsha V stated March 13th 2013:


Theaetetus’ response to Socrates’ question: ‘what is philosophy’?

‘For this especially is the passion of a philosopher: to be astonished; there is no other beginning of philosophy than this.’