The final viewing platform in the tower of Cologne cathedral is one hundred metres above street level. To get there you have to climb exactly 533 steps.
On the way, unless you choose a nice cold winter day, be prepared to get hot and sweaty. The spiral staircase is fairly narrow with just about enough space to pass but best to leave your wheely suitcase in the hotel. Especially since you’re not even supposed to be taking a backpack, although they turned a blind eye when I went up.
A couple of roomy rest stops, both near the top are a welcome and interesting break. The bell chamber contains what you might expect, while a huge vaulted ceiling at the next stop cannot fail to impress.
At the very top, the best view is North along the Rhine or out over the cathedral rooftops towards the Hohenzollern Bridge and the other excellent viewing platform in the city. That’s the one with a lift by the way. And at the time of writing it was even a euro cheaper.
Cologne cathedral always makes me look up. I don’t think you can help it. Interesting then that there are intricate carvings facing in towards the building that are only really visible to the modern day tourist climbing the tower. I find it amazing that so much effort was put in to make the towers perfectly symmetrical even when nobody was expected to see a good proportion of the sculptures.
It was also interesting to note where the building was missing substantial lumps of masonry.
As a final comfort, although on this occasion I did not need it, there is a defibrillator at the top.
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Philosophy is the discipline that studies major and universal questions, including existence, knowledge, values, mind, and language. It encompasses a vast number of subjects and issues, ranging from ethics and politicians to metaphysics and logic. Here are principal aspects of philosophy:
1. Definition of Philosophy
Philosophy comes from the Greek words “philos” (love) and “sophia” (wisdom). It is zeal to realize and make sense of the world around us and our place in it.
2. The Main branches of philosophy
– Ontology the study of the essence of being and existence.
– Epistemology the study of the nature and limits of cognition.
– Ethics the analysis of moral principles and concepts of good and evil.
– Logic research of the forms and principles of correct thinking.
– Socio-political philosophy the study of questions of power, justice and the state.
3. Notable Philosophers
During the history of philosophy, many thinkers have made weighty contributions to this science. Some of the most recognizable include:
– Socrates, considered the founder of Western philosophy.
– Plato, a student of Socrates, developed the doctrine of forms.
– Aristotle, the creator of logic and many of scientific fields.
– Immanuel Kant, known for his own James Joyce critical philosophy and work on moral issues.
4. The Relevance of Philosophy in the Modern World
Philosophy remains relevant in the modern world because it helps people to understand difficult social and ethical issues, but also develops critical thinking. It affects the legal system, politicians, and various fields of science.
5. Practical Applications of Philosophy
Philosophical ideas penetrate daily life. Ethical reflection helps people do the right thing in complex situations, and philosophical analysis contributes to better understanding of problems related to technology, art, and social justice.
Philosophy is including an academic discipline, yes and a way of thinking assists us to understand life’s complexities and make informed choices.
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Philosophy is the discipline that studies major and universal questions, including existence, cognition, values, reason, and language. It covers many topics and problems, from ethics and politicians to metaphysics and logic. Here are principal nuances of philosophy:
1. Definition of Philosophy
Philosophy comes from the Greek words “philos” (love) and “sophia” (wisdom). It is zeal to realize and make sense of the world around us and our place in it.
2. The Main branches of philosophy
– Ontology research of the essence of being and existence.
– Epistemology the study of the nature and limits of cognition.
– Ethics the analysis of moral principles and concepts of good deed and evil.
– Logic the study of the forms and principles of correct thinking.
– Political philosophy the study of questions of power, justice and the state.
3. Notable Philosophers
Throughout the history of philosophy, many thinkers have made weighty contributions to this science. Some of the most recognizable include:
– Socrates, considered the founder of Western philosophy.
– Plato, a pupil of Socrates, developed the doctrine of forms.
– Aristotle, the creator of logic and a large number of scientific fields.
– Immanuel Kant, known for his James Joyce critical philosophy and work on moral issues.
4. The Relevance of Philosophy in the Modern World
Philosophy remains relevant in the modern world because it helps people to understand complex social and moral issues, and also develops critical thinking. It affects the legal system, politicians, and different fields of science.
5. Practical Applications of Philosophy
Philosophical ideas penetrate daily life. Ethical reflection helps people do the correct thing in difficult situations, and philosophical analysis contributes to greatest understanding of problems related to technology, art, and social justice.
Philosophy is not only an academic discipline, as well as a way of thinking that helps us to understand life’s complexities and make informed choices.
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