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Philosophy is not Difficult ... We are! is a chat about where to look, unlike the typical text that tells students what to see. Begin not with arcane, abstruse philosophic perplexities, but with ... yourself. What is it about who and what we are that makes philosophy a poor fit for day-in and day-out lived experience? We are a practical people that get things done. Most of our lives are spent in sophisticated common-sense business: meet challenges and opportunities ... win! Succeed! Philosophy does not, cannot, help. Pre-conceptions! To be able to do their business, common sense, and science and technology, too, are utterly committed to devastating and unwarranted preconditional commitments. We are certain that the world is as it appears, that all truth is factual, empirically verifiable information, that language is a messaging tool, and its main purpose is to convince others to our point of view. But, is enough information enough to be knowledgeable? Can you be informed about what is right or wrong, ordinary or excellent, hellish or heavenly? Philosophy is conversation about the right, the excellent, the heavenly, none of which have anything to do with being sophisticated and it cannot be messaged as a piece of information. Planning to go to philosophy? First visit yourself.

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"Reviews of Robert Gilgulin's previous work, Why Philosophy Matters (Existence, Essence and Language): With a background in neuropsychology and philosophy, I found Robert Gilgulin's approach to philosophy refreshing and fun to read. Among the many topics reviewed, I was particularly taken by his emphasis on 'seeing is believing?' and the thoughtful and thorough discussion on why what we see reflects only our limited senses and awareness yet not 'reality'. As well, 'Language and Logic' was beautifully covered with a nod to the benefits of scientific knowledge and belief while highlighting that neither provides an understanding of the essential nature of things. - Amy M. First, let's say what this book is ""not."" Not a timeline. Not a chronology. Not a compilation. What then, if not a typical philosophical treatise? Is is a story...the author's story, your story, my story, the story of humans struggling to understand existence ... It is a story that allows the reader the ultimate in education; namely, that education you provide to and for yourself. - Ann F. This book, written by an educator in a humorous and conversational tone, provides the foundational concepts and builds upon them in an interesting and thought-provoking way. The author challenges his readers to develop their own philosophical position which may or may not be aligned with his own. This, I have learned, is the whole point of doing philosophy. It makes you think as you may never have before. - Anon. I will reread this particular book more than once. Information found here is clear, direct, and on point. The author's style causes the subject to come alive. I highly suggest this book especially as a starting point for further study and reflection. - Jack F."

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