2006-10-31 00:54:36 · 22 answers · asked by lexis 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Seeking the reality behind appearances.
seeking the facts amidst beliefs and opinions.
2006-10-31 01:21:15 · answer #1 · answered by John 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Philosophy is the discussion of the Universe and how it works. Philosophizing is done in an effort to put together all of the various pieces of information that we have about the elements that make up the Universe.
The best thing about philosophizing is that no matter how much we know there is always more that we do not know. So no matter how many philosophers we have, there will always be room for more.
I just finished reading Rene Descartes' Principles of Philosophy and he claimed to know all that is necessary in order to create a comprehensive philosophy of life. Yet much of his premise is entirely based upon a blind faith in God. He goes so far as to specify that we are not to question God. Therefor, some of his argument sounds nice, but is not based upon how things really work. He also bases a lot of his philosophy on the human nervous system, of which he has a very interesting concept of. Some of what he says is somewhat true, but some of it is not accurate at all.
Take care,
Troy
2006-10-31 09:49:53 · answer #2 · answered by tiuliucci 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Philosophy, at it's basic nature, is definitely contemplative. I also see it as... hopeful, and as stubborn. It seeks to answer that which can most likely never be answered through means of science. What is the meaning of life? Is there a God? How should we behave as humans? Does conscience exist?
All these and more can never be found out in a lab, can never be measured and studied and found to be true. But philosophy tackles them, bravely and stubbornly chipping away at life's great mysteries.
2006-10-31 09:18:13 · answer #3 · answered by Lady Ettejin of Wern 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Philosophy as a study is really the deconstructive analysis of other peoples' ideas, though we all know that its academic pursuit does not accurately portray the field itself. I prefer to think of Philosophy as metathought, though whether this can be applied to the field as a whole is in question, since a man can equally be called a Philosopher if he studies ideas without the need to construct them himself.
Perhaps the most appropriate encompassing definition would be "Conceptual Engineering", but that in itself is not quite precise enough.
I leave it to the reader to make up their own mind.
2006-10-31 15:08:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The nature of philosophy is appearing and disappears.
2006-10-31 09:08:48 · answer #5 · answered by Sundarraj 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A love of knowledge or wisdom. An enquiry, a conversation about the most important questions we are faced with. What is the meanig of life? Is there such a thing as God? How do we lead a good life? What is a good life? Are there things such as Good and Evil? What is the nature of ethics? How do we aquire knowledge? What can we know?
2006-11-01 06:19:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Philosophy gives every question a thorough going-over with the gloves off.
2006-11-01 12:47:59 · answer #7 · answered by Iain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To find answers to the meaning of the human condition. To explore our own nature and that of the universe.
2006-10-31 09:20:08 · answer #8 · answered by james m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Philosophy is constituted by intellectual ruminations on life and things that are elemental to life.
2006-10-31 09:18:31 · answer #9 · answered by bassbredrin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Level... it doesn't seek any truth, but undeniable truths. And on the other hand simplicity... many times philosophy's deeper answers sound pretty obvious, except you hadn't thought of them.
2006-10-31 09:11:38 · answer #10 · answered by OrtegaFollower 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋