In a few years, you will gain new experiences in life that you may have never dreamed of. Such experiences may excite or challenge you, while some can make you rethink your life and decisions. At your age, you may have already asked yourself important questions about your life that cannot be directly answered through research or education such as, “what do I want” or “what will make me happy?
Explore Philosophy has opened doors for debates over many concerns such as the purpose of life, the existence of good and evil, and the way to the truth. Even as a young student, you have already been introduce to philosophy as a discipline. As you proceed to higher levels of your study, you will encounter more philosophical issues that are more advanced and complicated to resolve. In your perspective, what other issues may be dealt with using Philosophy?
WHAT IS PHILOSOPHY? Philosophy, is coined from the Greek word “ philein ” which means love, and “Sophia”, which means to Wisdom. It is mainly defined as the science of beings in their ultimate reasons, causes and principles, acquired by the aid of human reason alone.
The Process of doing Philosophy In the process of doing philosophy, it is critical to have to have a holistic point of view the perception of looking at all aspects of a situation first before making a conclusion. Some other skills involved in doing philosophy are critical, logical, and analytical thinking, observation, and communication skills.
What do you think? Is doing philosophy possible without engaging in philosophical reflection? Tips In doing philosophy, a holistic perspective on the subject is always required. Failure to do so or only using a partial point of view may lead to illogical or incorrect conclusions.