What is Philosophy?
Philosophy is a systematic study of general and fundamental questions concerning topics like existence, reason, knowledge, value, mind, and language. It is a rational and critical inquiry that reflects on its methods and assumptions.
Historically, many of the individual sciences, such as physics and psychology, formed part of philosophy. However, they are considered separate academic disciplines in the modern sense of the term. [1]
What does the word "philosophy" mean?
The word "philosophy" literally means "love of wisdom". The word philosophy comes from the Ancient Greek words φίλος (philos) 'love' and σοφία (sophia) 'wisdom'. [1]
What are the branches of Philosophy?
Let's have a look at the following Wikipedia pages:
Portal: Philosophy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Philosophy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Philosophy
Outline of Philosophy
Some Questions for Discussion
- Why do people study and practise philosophy?
- Is philosophy or the pursuit of wisdom a good thing?
- Is having wisdom sufficient for a person to be a good person?
- Is the pursuit of wisdom sufficient for a person to live a meaningful life?
- Can the study and the practice of philosophy help to improve the world?
- What is or are the aims of studying and practising philosophy?
Note:
1. Wikipedia: Philosophy page.
