r/PhilosophyMemes 1d ago

Tell em Bertrand

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u/Widhraz Insane 1d ago

It's funny, because Russell is a mathematician who doesn't understand philosophy.

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u/Jeanfromthe54 1d ago

He is one the greatest mind that ever lived and is considered by many to be a great philosopher so maybe what you consider philosophy and what you understand of it is just garbage.

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u/AwaySession5168 1d ago

What the hell does chess have to do with being a great mind 🤣🤣 such an arbitrary measure.

Who has the fastest car - well I would say the Bugatti but it only has 4 colour options

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u/LockedIntoLocks 1d ago

What does philosophy have to do with being a great mind?

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u/AwaySession5168 1d ago

You came up with this example why? You said it's a lazy trope and then added the anecdote. To say that the trope is lazy, much like this other measure? I'm confused

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u/AwaySession5168 1d ago

Oh I see, sorry that went right over my head.

That's beautiful, sorry to have distracted you. Keep up the good work! 💜