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Old 11-17-2007, 02:11 PM   #6 (permalink)
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If conceptions about God offered by modern religions (especially Islam and Christ) are impossible, is Platonism could be the best answer?
They're not impossible. They're just highly unlikely and there's no substantive evidence to support them. I personally think Plato would be a much better choice, but why do you need to light on any one particular thought leader? There are a multitude of philosophers and scholars who have written enough to challenge your thinking for the rest of your life, including those who wrote the bible and the q'uran.

But the real value of all that thinking and writing is as an input to the development of your own personal philosophy, which ideally will be a continual process. And the real test of the value of that philosophy is how well it serves you in everyday life.
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