Armchair Philosophy VS True Contemplation?

[Pouya]

At what point mere philosophy becomes truth seeking serious contemplation?

What is the distinction?

[Leo Gura]

It begins as armchair philosophy, and as you become more serious, it turns into true contemplation.

Of course there is no clear line between the two, as that would be just another duality.

[MuddyBoots]

There is a cycle which starts with actual contemplation of our lives, which leads to abstract philosophical theories, then back to contemplation again. The distinction is between theory and practice. If we're doing it right, the contemplation gradually gets deeper and the philosophy improves too (but there's no guarantees). This cycle has been going on for as long as humans have existed.

Nick.

Edited August 16, 2019 by MuddyBoots