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Yes, to another time and place...if you so desire. It is the ultimate freedom of mind. Being philosophical, that is.

Um.... A portal to what, exactly?

No, I don't think philosophy is a portal. It's a search for truth.

philosophy is the study of crap other people have said. I don't get how by studying quotes from the past it can get you a job - doing what?

And no I don't think it is a portal - stop putting it on a pedestal and making out it's something it's not.

Philosophy it the search for meanings so in this respect it can lead to greater understanding.

It can be, but actually, it is much more.