2007-01-03 18:28:36 · 13 answers · asked by have_somefun01 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
The literal meaning of the word 'philosophy' is: love of wisdom. Philosophical pursuits in their essence, however, mean to search for Truth through study of facts in life; as it has quite aptly been said that facts are many but Truth is only one. It is commonly believed that by singularly finding the Truth connecting all things in life, the solutions to all problems can be found, and issues of moral, ethical and personal spiritual nature can be resolved. The search for singularly unifying principles for human mind is the main purpose of philosophical brooding. All philosophical thoughts eventually form the basis for conventional wisdom enabling people to extract practical wisdom, and to be able to live peaceful, happy, fulfilled and productive lives.
2007-01-04 00:21:16 · answer #1 · answered by Shahid 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Philosophy: The attempt to constuct a viable hypothesis to explain the meaning of or aspects of Life!
2007-01-03 22:28:33 · answer #2 · answered by Chester Copperpot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Philosophy (greek: φιλοσοφια) means "love of wisdom".
2007-01-03 21:42:33 · answer #3 · answered by Alexander K 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From the Greek words
Philo - Friendly
Sophia - Wisdom
2007-01-03 18:30:42 · answer #4 · answered by London Girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Philosophy (literally 'love of wisdom') is a subject in the Western intellectual tradition that is concerned with rational inquiry into issues of knowledge (What is it to know?), being (What is?), and conduct (What is right?).
2007-01-03 18:40:25 · answer #5 · answered by saab374 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my view, philosophy is wisdom acquired through deeper thought rather than mere experience.
2007-01-03 18:37:41 · answer #6 · answered by small 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The art of searching for the light switch in a darkened room
2007-01-04 00:23:20 · answer #7 · answered by Northern Spriggan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
TO REMOVE SUFFERING AND WELL ORDERING THE SOCIETY PHILOSOPHY GUIDES US.
2007-01-03 18:32:12 · answer #8 · answered by ak 123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
love of wisdom, sophia was greek for wisdom
2007-01-04 01:38:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"love of knowledge"
greek
2007-01-03 18:30:12 · answer #10 · answered by Mastronaut 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋