i really don't know what it is....what are the differences between them. please help and explain
2007-02-25 18:50:53 · 4 answers · asked by molovekayak 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
phi·los·o·phy (f-ls-f) KEY
NOUN:
pl. phi·los·o·phies
Love and pursuit of wisdom by intellectual means and moral self-discipline.
Investigation of the nature, causes, or principles of reality, knowledge, or values, based on logical reasoning rather than empirical methods.
A system of thought based on or involving such inquiry: the philosophy of Hume.
The critical analysis of fundamental assumptions or beliefs.
The disciplines presented in university curriculums of science and the liberal arts, except medicine, law, and theology.
The discipline comprising logic, ethics, aesthetics, metaphysics, and epistemology.
A set of ideas or beliefs relating to a particular field or activity; an underlying theory: an original philosophy of advertising.
A system of values by which one lives: has an unusual philosophy of life.
2007-02-25 18:57:24 · answer #1 · answered by Gone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
philosophy is basically the study of or the act of trying to solve the mysteries of life by way of logical thought. Problems like should abortion be legal, do the rich have an obligation to help the poor, should violent pornography be legal.
Basically any time you are arguing with someone about something that is philosophy. Studying philosophy means learning how to do that better.
2007-02-26 03:08:09 · answer #2 · answered by Batman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Philosophy concerns itself with what is the best way to live (ethics), what sorts of things really exist and what are their true natures (metaphysics), what is to count as genuine knowledge (epistemology), and what are the correct principles of reasoning (logic).
Please see the web page for more details on Philosophy.
2007-02-26 03:02:52 · answer #3 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Philosophy is the fascinating territory between theology & science. It is the art of thinking about thinking, of examining the meaning of life & all things. It provides myriad theories & no clear answers. It is not like mathematics. No black or white. It is all grey area and each shade of grey will swear that it is the truth. Several conflicting viewpoints & theories, each right in their own way...
2007-02-26 03:39:22 · answer #4 · answered by amp 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋