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Philosophy

Sweeney

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10. Philosophy is needed by the young

Reply to rug (Original post)

Sun Dec 14, 2014, 01:21 PM

Dec 2014

And it is wasted on the old. There is enough dead wood in the thinking of most older children and adults that to get to the heart of the matter you need a sharp Axe and the Will of God.

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Wise beyond his seven years [View all] rug Jun 2013 OP

That's really awesome! In_The_Wind Jun 2013 #1

They had a great topic this year. rug Jun 2013 #2

What a great answer he gave: Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2013 #3

Was there a definitive argument for one over the other? In_The_Wind Jun 2013 #4

I don't think so. rug Jun 2013 #6

what do you expect from kids? you want to give it a shot? Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2013 #7

No. That answer you posted shames me. rug Jun 2013 #8

the 7 y/o sounded pretty definite to me ... not saying I agree with him... just saying Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2013 #9

And the 2013 – Most Philosophical Student in America is Christopher Mergen of Maryland - Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2013 #5

Philosophy is needed by the young Sweeney Dec 2014 #10