Meaning and Process of Doing Philosophy

Introduction to Philosophy

The Meaning of Philosophy

Etymologically, the word “philosophy” comes from two Greek words:

• Philo, meaning “to love”

• Sophia, meaning “wisdom”

The Meaning of Philosophy

Philosophy originally meant, “love of wisdom”, “pursuit of wisdom”, “systematic investigation” 

Philosophy

 in simple words is a way of thinking about the world, the universe, and the society. It worlds by asking very basic questions about the nature of human thought, the nature of the universe, and the connection between them

Philosophy is

• Considered as the “mother of all sciences”

• Is a way of life

• It is a way of life

• It is a science

• Is a persistent quest for knowledge and truth

Philosophizing

• Philosophizing traces its roots to when people started asking “why” and tried looking for answers

• It is an attempt to logically formulate, understand, and answer the Essential questions that we ask.

Metaphysics Branches of Philosophy

•  deals with questions regarding truth and existence. (reality)

For example

• What is real?

• What is the origin of the world?

Epistemology Branches of Philosophy

•  study of the nature and means of human knowledge. (knowledge)

Logic Branches of Philosophy

•  science and art of correct thinking and reasoning. (reasoning)

Ethics Branches of Philosophy

• is the branch of philosophy that explores the nature of moral virtues and evaluates human actions.

• Ethics generally a study of the nature of moral judgements.

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