How to Become a Philosopher


	How to Become a Philosopher

benjaminoaks

5-3-2007 1:07 PM

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ideas, thoughts, academics, philosophy, debate, thinking, thought

benjaminoaks says:

ave you ever thought you could be just like Aristotle - if you just had the right push? Well, here it is. These are instructions on how to become the philosopher you have always wanted to be.

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