What importance do you place on philosophy?

Many times I hear from people "oh, that is just a philosophical argument", using the term "philosophical" in as something bad. I would like to ask, what role do you think philosophy plays in the development of today's society. In ancient Greece, I hope we can all agree on this one, it had an enormous impact, but does it still have an impact today?

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DDonde · 31-35, M

I would say it's important for your own personal development.

sumojumo · 36-40, M

@DDonde So the change for the society comes "bottom-up", whereas in the history it was "top-down", since the main revolutions were held by certain philosophies?