We asked a range of Philosophy Bites interviewees the simple question 'What is Philosophy?'...Here are some of their answers:
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I thought the best answer to that question was laughter, the laughter of wisdom that acknowledges ignorance.
Posted by: Paul So | November 18, 2010 at 12:10 AM
Alban Low produced a charming piece of art from my Tweeted definition of Philosophy http://t.co/XgOJ8dco
Posted by: Jonathan | October 21, 2011 at 02:47 AM