Part I of II
Philosophy appears to have lost its way.
Would you care to comment regarding the statement:
But what should the future of philosophy look like?
Should it continue on its present course, a course that excludes metaphysical speculation, or should it return to a more inclusive and broader understanding of philosophy’s function?
Philosophy, in its present form, has turned away from the very questions that it was created to answer.
As such, it has become less and less relevant to the public, a public that still seeks answers to questions regarding meaning and purpose.
djs: Perhaps the best response to the statements given lies in the next paragraph presented in the introduction:
One response to the present impasse is Symbiotic Panentheism.
It explores the model of a new perception that could integrate the three disciplines of philosophy, science and religion.
In so doing, it outlines how the conflicts that have defined our species could be eliminated. As our perception of our significance changes, so do we.
Regarding the issue involving the validity of the subject of metaphysics.
To be continued: Part II of II: If we do not know ‘where we are’ we cannot