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Philosophy
began over 2500 years ago when Socrates’ questions about the
nature of the true, the good and the beautiful, rose above the din
of the Greek Athenian marketplace. From ancient philosophers like
Plato and Aristotle right up to present day thinkers across the
globe, this ancient wisdom tradition has engaged people from all
walks of life in solitary reflection and shared dialogue.
Philosophy may seem like an exercise in pure theory, but it’s crucially practical for us and for the organizations we work in. That’s because all of our thoughts and deeds, and the institutions within which we think and act, are shaped by our mental models. These are shared networks of ideas -- concepts, metaphors, beliefs, values and expectations.
Philosophy
is the master key for unlocking, understanding and evaluating our
ideas. It’s a way of understanding more deeply the various
“boxes” we’re thinking and feeling in. But it’s also the ultimate
art of thinking “outside of the box,” since no box can be deconstructed
without philosophical attention.
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