What is the different between philosophy and religion?

Answer 1

phi·los·o·phy (fĭ-lŏsə-fē)
n. pl. phi·los·o·phies


1. Love and pursuit of wisdom by intellectual means and moral self-discipline.
2. Investigation of the nature, causes, or principles of reality, knowledge, or values, based on logical reasoning rather than empirical methods.
3. A system of thought based on or involving such inquiry: the philosophy of Hume.
4. The critical analysis of fundamental assumptions or beliefs.
5. The disciplines presented in university curriculums of science and the liberal arts, except medicine, law, and theology.
6. The discipline comprising logic, ethics, aesthetics, metaphysics, and epistemology.
7. A set of ideas or beliefs relating to a particular field or activity; an underlying theory: an original philosophy of advertising.
8. A system of values by which one lives: has an unusual philosophy of life.
[Middle English philosophie, from Old French, from Latin philosophia, from Greek philosophiā, from philosophos, lover of wisdom, philosopher ; see philosopher.]



re·li·gion (rĭ-lĭjən)

a. Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe.
b. A personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and worship.
2. The life or condition of a person in a religious order.
3. A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader.
4. A cause, principle, or activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion.

Idiom: get religion Informal
1. To become religious or devout.
2. To resolve to end one's immoral behavior.
[Middle English religioun, from Old French religion, from Latin religiō, religiōn-, perhaps from religāre, to tie fast ; see rely.]

Answer 2

1 a (1): all learning exclusive of technical precepts and practical arts (2): the sciences and liberal arts exclusive of medicine, law, and theology (3): the 4-year college course of a major seminary b (1)archaic : physical science (2): ethics c: a discipline comprising as its core logic, aesthetics, ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology2 a: pursuit of wisdom b: a search for a general understanding of values and reality by chiefly speculative rather than observational means c: an analysis of the grounds of and concepts expressing fundamental beliefs3 a: a system of philosophical concepts b: a theory underlying or regarding a sphere of activity or thought 4 a: the most basic beliefs, concepts, and attitudes of an individual or group b: calmness of temper and judgment befitting a philosopher


1 a: the state of a religious b (1): the service and worship of God or the supernatural (2): commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance2: a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices3archaic : scrupulous conformity : conscientiousness4: a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith
— re·li·gion·less adjective

Can you grasp the difference now? I cannot believe you asked this... sad really. Philosophy uses ones brain, religion brain-washes one and demands worship and awe, etc...

Answer 3

Philosophy literally translated means "love of wisdom". It is the pursuit of learning in all its manifestations. Every branch of human learning is a form of philosophy; this is why the highest university degree given is the Ph.D, which is shorthand for "doctor of philosophy". Whether you study engineering, medicine, history, or anthropology you are engaged in philosophy and can earn a Ph.D. Religion on the other hand is "the voluntary submission of one's will to God". Religion is about serving God, which may or may not involve study. The study of God is a form of philosophy and is called theology, however there have been many saintly people who followed God but did not study theology. So you can be religious without being philosophical, and you can be philosophical without being religious, or you can be both.

Answer 4

A philosophy is a way of looking at the world (a point of view if you will). A religion is a set of beliefs about the world, usually how it works and how it was created.

Answer 5

a faith is a series of practices or ideals that direct a guy or woman to a a techniques better supernatural potential of a few sort, commonly. Philosophy is the study of what issues are and how we relate to issues interior the international. maximum religions easily help define your philosophy of existence and the international. i individually believe that philosophy is terrific guided via known concepts that exist interior a non secular framework in basic terms like the study of technology is terrific guided via scientific concepts that we discover in nature and not via theory and concepts on my own.

Answer 6

Philosophy demands personal thought and contemplation, encouraging unanswered, open ended questions. Question the status quo.
Religion, generally speaking, seeks to provide all answers for believers, and contemplation is encouraged to focus only upon acceptance of these same answers. Do not question the status quo.

Answer 7

Philosophy can question or create religion. Which ever floats you boat.

Answer 8

religion deals with da tangible parameters of achieving salvation and nirvana...it asks you to follw certain rules n norms...it forces you to abide by it...it talks of all those meaningless rituals...n now popm n wealth has invaded religion to a great extent...religion is also used as a pretext by many groups to impose their mentality n thinking which outcasts freedom to expression...though religion was meant to bind people together n ensure peace ,serenity,honesty...it is doing the oppositr infact.....

PHILOSOPHY infact can be individualistic...no one can force u with a particular sect of philosophy ...its charm lies in the fact that it follows the principle of to each his own...history shows dat great philosophers have the capacity to shake the shambles imposed by religion...whether it has been renessiance swamped europe of 15th centuaruor the greek history which boasts of great philosophers like socrates n aristotle...history is the verdict of superiority of philosophy over religion....this philosophy originated when religion was overtaken by self proclaimed religious leaders to developa new school of thinking...

Answer 9

Philosophy usually involves reasoning one's way to answers. Religion is more about faith and believing what you are told.

Answer 10

Philosophy is how you think life works. Religion is how you think your life will relate to your afterlife