Part one of term paper
What is the purpose of philosophy? Can any practical thing come from this foolishness? These are some of the questions that philosophers have been asking for thousands of years. The intent of this paper is to shed some light on these questions through the study of two of the most recognized philosophical mind, Heidegger and Socrates. Heidegg ...

Part two of term paper
... p.5-6). This "leap" is essentially "untimely." Because it questions the popular view during the epoch, in which it is asked (Heidegger p.8). If the philosophy is accepted by the majority then it is no philosophy at all, it is part of the commonsensical because it is not an original thought. The fact that philosophy is "untimely" can be illustrated through the Socratic Dialogues. Socrates wanted the people of Athens to think about things the way they are instead of accepting public opinion. "T ...