Anyone study philosophy?
What's it like?
What do you do exactly?
And saying "you study philosophy" doesn't really answer the question.
Just wondering.
Thank you.
2007-03-14 12:45:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
The five branches of philosophy are:
Metaphysics: The study of the origin of the universe, the reason (if any) for it's existence, and the rules by which it operates.
Epistemology: The study of the means by which reasoning beings are able to know the universe.
Ethics: The study of how a reasoning being should behave within the universe.
Politics: The study of how reasoning beings should relate to one another.
and
Aesthetics: The study of artistic expression and the rules by which it operates.
As for what it is like, I read a lot of old books. I don't study in any formal setting, I just like to know why I am here and what I am supposed to be doing.
As an academic discipline, it's useful as pre-law degree or as a teaching certificate and that's about it. After all, have you ever seen a want ad: Philosopher Wanted?
2007-03-14 14:20:50 · answer #1 · answered by mjb63114 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a master's in philosophy but undergrad degree in math.
The field requires you to do much study/reading/writing. It is simply a history of the various philosophers and their beliefs/contributions........Most overlook the Eastern philosophy/religions in their studies which is also a very broad task....... At some point you will form your own philosophy and begin writing about that.......
A main purpose for studying philosophy is learn about yourself and develop the means to argue for the way you are
2007-03-14 16:57:44 · answer #2 · answered by scotishbob 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmm... philosophers are ones who study certain things and "ponder" questions that not many people have ever heard, and create questions that not many people have ever made. The can range from things about life and space, or things more down to earth like simply thinking. I've grown interested over the summer and even found myself reading a book called The Mind At Work. (very good, btw.)
2007-03-14 12:53:13 · answer #3 · answered by spinelli 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do not listen to anyone about philosophy if they are being taught at school. Everyone i ever met who took it at college or even my former psychotherapist with many degrees in the subject did not know the only great master's latest incarnation on earth. every thing in the universe, every seemingly contradicting schools of thaught, science, religeion and philosophy have its roots embedded in the principles brought by the only true master "the god of wisdow" aka "the scribe of the gods" i have to go to work now but i will try to get back to u and answer any question you have
2007-03-15 10:29:09 · answer #4 · answered by lahiri m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually you study the history of thought. Starting with the greeks, then on up through European philo. It can be very interesting, some part get a little slow just like any topic.
2007-03-14 12:53:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Literally speaking, philos=love, sophie=wisdom....philosophy hence is love for wisdom.
I guess it happens naturally when one starts developing a deeper insight for things around, and starts rediscovering what one already knows, but from a different viewpoint.
Philosophy just like poetry will relate to you the commonest of things in the deepest sense.
2007-03-14 17:59:25 · answer #6 · answered by Jam 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
its a very strict discipline. very deep thought provoking and good. you study about philosopher in the past and study about there views and arguements abuot subjects mainly morality language and the true nature of the illusion we call reality
2007-03-14 12:51:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋