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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Sicarium · 46-50, M

It still has a major role, but most people don't realize it. It's, ultimately, the source of the various cultural conflicts going on in the West. Few people seem willing to actually think through beliefs and where those beliefs come from. But if they did, they'd see they're living the various philosophies.

DDonde · 31-35, M

@Sicarium Yep. It's almost impossible to avoid. We take a lot of ideas about how society should be for granted sometimes.

sumojumo · 36-40, M

@Sicarium that is more or less exactly how I feel, that is why I asked the question. I feel that people are not aware enough of the importance of philosophy.

sumojumo · 36-40, M

@DDonde definitely, that benefits the current politicians, since the established elites do not want people to notice that there are other options :). Sorry, maybe this sounded a bit "conspiracy theory", I am not going in that direction :).