As strongly as I feel about philosophy, there are definitely dangers, pitfalls, and wrong roads that will take us to bad places, if we are not aware, vigilant, and thoughtful. Here are a few dangers to avoid, from my perspective;
Studying PHILOSOPHY as end in itself
Studying PHILOSOPHY as mental masturbation
Studying PHILOSOPHY as unconnected to self, action, experience, society, daily life
Studying PHILOSOPHY as having pre-determined answers passed on by the society in which it is being studies
Studying PHILOSOPHY as exclusive exercise in logic and reason as primary way of knowing/understanding
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