Can you share some best philosophical stories that have influenced modern thought?

It was difficult to choose only one book, because each book had its own unique charm. But if I had to choose one, I would choose Jiu Fang Shao Yun and her tool, Senior Brother Da. This book was about a girl who had six lifetimes of memories and could understand the "cat language", Jiufang Shaoyun, and her idiotic senior brother, who had gone through many hardships to find their own origins and place. The plot was complicated, interesting, and humorous. At the same time, it also covered a lot of precious post-reading experiences. I hope you like my recommendation. Muah ~

They have influenced modern literature by providing rich archetypes. For example, the idea of a genie granting wishes as in 'Aladdin' has been used in many modern fantasy stories. The characters' struggles against powerful and often supernatural forces in these stories have also inspired similar themes in modern works.

Sure. One funny philosophical story is about the two philosophers arguing about whether a tree makes a sound when it falls in a forest with no one around. One philosopher firmly believes that it does because it creates vibrations which are the essence of sound, while the other argues that without a perceiver, there is no sound as sound is a perception. It shows how different philosophical perspectives can lead to such an interesting debate.

They have provided rich source material. Many modern fairy - tale retellings draw inspiration from Brothers Grimm. For example, modern movies often adapt their stories, changing some elements to fit modern sensibilities.

Well, it broadens our perspective. Consider 'The Left Hand of Darkness'. It shows us different ways of thinking about gender, which can influence how we approach gender equality in the real world. These stories also explore the concept of progress. Is technological progress always good? Science fiction like 'Solaris' makes us question that. It makes us consider the psychological and emotional aspects of human - made advancements. By making us think about these things, philosophical science fiction can shape how we approach social, ethical, and technological issues in modern society.

One example is 'The Stranger' by Albert Camus. It explores themes like the absurdity of life. Meursault, the protagonist, seems indifferent to society's norms, which makes the readers question the meaning of life and our relationship with the world.

One well - known Indian philosophical story is about the blind men and the elephant. Several blind men touch different parts of an elephant and then argue about what the elephant is like. One who touches the leg says it's like a pillar, the one touching the trunk says it's like a snake, etc. This story teaches us about the limitations of our individual perspectives.

One funny philosophical short story is about a man who was always searching for the meaning of life. He asked a wise old sage. The sage just smiled and pointed to a cat chasing its tail. The man was confused. Then the sage said, 'We often chase things in life like the cat, not realizing that sometimes the simple act of living is the meaning.'

It was a common phenomenon that the schools of thought in modern western literature were influenced by Chinese literature. In the early 20th century, Chinese literature began to come into contact with the New Culture Movement and Confucianism, and gradually developed its own literary style and ideology. Western modern literature began at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. It experienced the development of different thoughts and schools, such as realism, post-realism, feminism, racialism, and so on. These thoughts and schools of thought were influenced by Chinese literature in terms of creation and theory. For example, the representative figures of modernist literature were Calvino and Margaret Atwood. Their works explored the life of modern cities and the fate of mankind, which was similar to the literary works in Chinese literature that reflected social changes and the fate of mankind. The representative figures of post-modern literature are Borges and Margaret Atwood. Their works discuss the fracture and reconstruction of culture and history, which is similar to the emphasis on the importance of traditional culture and history in Chinese literature. The representative figures of feminism literature were Jim Christie and Margaret Atwood. Their works both paid attention to women's lives and destiny, and explored the status and power of women in society. This was similar to the historical background of Chinese literature, which emphasized women's liberation and the improvement of women's status. The representative figures in the literature of racialism were Jia Pingwa and Marquez. Their works both explored the problem of racial discrimination in Chinese society and history, as well as the interpersonal relationships and fates between different races. This was similar to the emphasis on national unity and variety in Chinese literature. Therefore, it was inevitable that the schools of thought in modern western literature were influenced by Chinese literature. This influence was not only reflected in the creation and theory, but also in the cultural and social background, which made the western modern literature reflect the experience and tradition of Chinese literature to a certain extent.

They have provided rich source material. Many modern fairy - tale - like stories borrow themes from the Brothers Grimm, like the idea of an underdog protagonist facing challenges, as seen in 'Cinderella' for example.