2007-06-19 07:19:19 · 9 answers · asked by arastoo i 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
wisdom, knowledge, and understanding how things were brought in existence
2007-06-19 07:33:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word "philosophy" is derived from the Greek root words for "love" "knowledge".
So, the "essential ingedients of philosophy" are the "love of knowledge". Its cousin is "science" "to know".
Philosophy is the study of how Man reacts to and acquires knowledge from the Universe (the World and everything in it). Primarily is the relationship of Man to his God.
Not only is it an attempt to understand, it is an attempt to improve life.
Start with Socrates, Plate, Aristotle, work your way forward in time to include Marcus Aurelius, Bertrand Russell and don't forget Machivelli and others. Also, read Mein Kampf and the Communist Manifesto; then read the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, the Constitution....
2007-06-19 07:33:09 · answer #2 · answered by Nothingusefullearnedinschool 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fundamental ingredient of philosophy is ignorance. It has been described as the search for truth.
2007-06-19 11:22:35 · answer #3 · answered by Wizard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thoughts and creativity (meaning looking at something beyond the facts)
2007-06-19 07:36:12 · answer #4 · answered by Banana Hero [sic] 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep your feet on the ground and your head over your shoulders.
Good luck!
2007-06-19 10:11:06 · answer #5 · answered by Alex 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good understanding, then great logic.
2007-06-19 08:29:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
an open and educated mind....
a love of questions and answers....
a day job....
educated does not mean only formal education
2007-06-19 07:25:01 · answer #7 · answered by penydred 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
looking inside yourself and looking outside yourself.
2007-06-19 07:25:45 · answer #8 · answered by Lucas M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alot of spare time, a whole lot of spare time.
2007-06-19 07:31:04 · answer #9 · answered by bagel lover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋