Classification of sub-forums

The combination of philosophy and religion in one sub-forum demeans philosophy. I believe religion should be classified separately or with equivalent topics such as mythology or mysticism.

Agreed, metaphysical constipation* is demeaning. :stuck_out_tongue:


*metaphysical constipation: a philosophical malady characterised by the inability or the unwillingness to work shit out.

Great idea for a poll! Lets see where this goes :wink:

I agree. I think there should be a section for pure philosophy and a section for pure religious matters.

I’ll throw in a few suggestions:
Sub-section: Religious Discussions
Included:
Things done in the name of religion that degrades or uplifts humanity.
Exegesis.
Historical developments of religions.
Historical facts about religions.
Heck, you can discuss some stupid thing said by some religious leader if you like as long as it has something to do about a particular religious viewpoint.

Sub-section: Philosophical Discussions
I think if we restrict this section to the following main areas(as per wiki)
Metaphysics
Epistemology
Ethics
Political Philosophy
Aesthetics
Logic
Philosophy of Mind
Philosophy of Language
Philosophy of Religion
Philosophy of Science

What say you?

Hmm, guess the only way to avoid “philosophising” about religion in the philosophy forum would be to ban Tele from it.

I once read something about philosophy in the Greco-Roman classical sense being subverted by religion in the early years of the Christian religion. This raises the question: Is religion the antithesis of philosophy? In my mind yes as religion claims sole copyright to the one and only Truth while philosophy is ultimately the search for truth. Comments?

Well put. Except perhaps when its philosophy of the waffling brand that lacks a proper plot and offers nothing but the stale and insipid regurgitation of big words in no particular order. Or was that theology?

Mintaka

:smiley: Classic!

No! I’m in favour of freedom of excretion.

Yeees, that much is obvious :D…

Oh! How nice of us to support each other! :smiley:

Oh I wouldn’t dare impinge on your freedom to excrete… err pearls of wisdom…

In the Dewey classification system, Philosophy and Psychology are classified in the 100 series and Religion in the 200 series. Classical religions (mythology) come in at 292.