Deadpool and Philosophy

Now, most philosophers accept that at least some things about the real world are, well, real, give or take an illusion here and a mirage there and a possible evil telepath somewhere else. But they want to look at the world from outside, or failing that, they want to look at their own lives from outside.

Here’s the truth . . . Philosophy is honest—at least it used to be. It’s about admitting that there are questions so difficult that no one knows the answer. It means being able to laugh when you realize you are wrong, and actually trying to do something about it. Philosophers, are supposed to be a lot more like Deadpool—people who aren’t scared to look into the abyss and see reality for what it is. And when they can’t make out what scary shit is down there, laugh and jump in anyway