It is indeed a huge subject but the very breadth opens a discourse to many directions.
Aware of my many knowledge gaps,I hesitate open this commentary, but I will say, that over the years I have been inspired to writing poetry (and sometimes fiction) by reading both philosophy and poetry. Sometimes the result acquired had a form and content wherein only I would recognize the source of the poem. I am not claiming that the results have been brilliant, but the impetus has certainly been provided by philosophy as well as by reading other poets.
I am going to think more about this and will return with something more concrete (if "concrete" is an acceptable term in this context.
.) Names and thoughts and inspiration is what I mean.
I know that Eratosphere has many scholarly members who can make outstanding comments on the subject. I'm certainly looking forward to following the progression of this thread.
This was so well-put, Andrew.
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philosophy uses abstract language and reason, usually, whereas poetry for the most part uses imagination and figurative language. The philosopher aims to state truth apart from the stamp of his or her personality, the poet's truth has personality stamped into the language itself
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