i need 20 definitions of philosophy, the names of the people who defined it and there reasons for defining it the way they did.
pls i need your assistence
2006-11-22 22:59:44 · 13 answers · asked by florawinnas 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
i think it works : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philosophy
2006-11-22 23:05:01 · answer #1 · answered by Lemon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Philosophy is something inborn. Some people find it fascinating and others find it boring. I think that people who love philosophy have a mature spirit. This might sound crazy but some people believe in reincarnation and that every time your spirit goes through a life it gains experience and is more mature. This is why you might see a 20 to be more mature in their thoughts about subjects that a 40 year old would consider as taboo and a “sin.”
2006-11-23 07:13:18 · answer #2 · answered by alegna_2004 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Philosophy has a very broad meaning. Basically it means: thinking about things. I know this must be vague but that's probably the idea most definitions have in common. You think about: your purpose in life, why the earth is round, why you did something...
I think the link I added might help you out.
2006-11-23 07:22:05 · answer #3 · answered by morganblue3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Philosophy
1. Examination of basic concepts: the branch of knowledge or academic study devoted to the systematic examination of basic concepts such as truth, existence, reality, causality, and freedom
2. School of thought: a particular system of thought or doctrine
3. Guiding or underlying principles: a set of basic...
2006-11-23 07:21:50 · answer #4 · answered by NIGHT_WATCH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is something to begin with: ..." the branch of knowledge or academic study devoted to the systematic examination of basic concepts such as truth, existence, reality, causality, and freedom.
- school of thought: a particular system of thought or doctrine.
-"phil" stands for love (of a subject or discipline), the rest of the word stands for quite a lot, but simply reasoning!
Take up from here, go on to complete your task by refering to some good ref books! good luck!
2006-11-23 07:14:32 · answer #5 · answered by swanjarvi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
philosophy is the way of reasoning, thinking and also the way of living and existing
2006-11-23 08:06:28 · answer #6 · answered by clap4jesus4eva 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The art or asking questions. (That's what philosophy students and professors call it in CEGEP)
Because it is with those questions we understand our world, we have to ask the right question at the right time, and think about the answer.
2006-11-23 07:09:14 · answer #7 · answered by Cèdes Arsène 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i will give u my own opinion "philosophy is a way of thinking living and existing
2006-11-23 07:05:35 · answer #8 · answered by marija_S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe this will help:
PHILO : LOVE/LOVE OF
SOPHIA : WISEDOM
Philosophers try to understand the nature of the universe, and it's life, and it's forces.
Philosophy opens new and captivating thoughts, and gives you the oppertunity to see other peoples' opinions, and what could make them think that.
2006-11-23 08:58:07 · answer #9 · answered by Greek 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Philosophy is nothing but your own way to see rational and logic in things around you. T
This is my own definition :-)
2006-11-23 07:33:48 · answer #10 · answered by rexharrision82 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Philosophy deals with three things: what is reality? How do we know reality and how do we know we know, and what is the good (ethically speaking).
2006-11-23 08:14:10 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋