2007-08-25 12:25:33 · 17 answers · asked by Sυ$ιє 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
The same as everything else-just something to keep ones mind entertained/distracted/or whatever else, until it dies.
2007-08-25 13:54:43 · answer #1 · answered by ontheroadagainwithoutyou 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Philosophy is the most important human venture: truth seeking. I mean philosophy is the fruit of geniuses' attempt to find the truth.
As you sure know it started from Plato (in a way) and even some people say whatever comes after Plato under the category of philosophy is merely footnote to him.
Anyhow, talking about philosophy of science the matter become a little narrowed down. For example in physics what somebody like Einstein said at his time was considered philosophical positions because they had not been proved yet--though many doubt them now too.
Some pessimists call it the art of justification which I do not personally agree with.
NOW, there is a problem. These troublesome postmodern philosophers say that there is no truth at all. this means the search of humanity for truth for over 2000 years has been in vain. Thus, there remains no clear definition for philosophy and.....well I have told you all up to this very moment.
2007-08-25 22:03:24 · answer #2 · answered by kara_reloaded 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Philosophy is the quest for knowledge. The study of philosophy looks for answers to all questions.
2007-08-26 02:27:36 · answer #3 · answered by earl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Philo=Love
Soph= Wisdom
Love of Wisdom.
2007-08-25 19:55:07 · answer #4 · answered by LeBlanc 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. examination of basic concepts: the branch of knowledge or academic study devoted to the systematic examination of basic concepts such as truth,existence,reality,causality, and freedom
2. school of thought: a particular system of thoughts or doctrine
3. guiding or underlying principles: a set of basic principles or concepts underlying a particular sphere of knowledge
4. set of beliefs or aims: a precept, or set of precepts, beliefs, principles, or aims, underlying somebody's practice or conduct
5. calm resignation: restraint, resignation, or calmness and rationality in somebody's behavior or response to events
[14th century. Via French and Latin < Greek philosophia < philosophos (see philosopher)]
2007-08-25 21:12:11 · answer #5 · answered by Luis R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think philosopy is human communcation without war.....an interchange of information and thoughts and ideas by people with more maturity than school yard 9 yr olds.
2007-09-02 18:19:16 · answer #6 · answered by autumlovr 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People arguing about a topic without a clear answer.
2007-08-25 19:39:05 · answer #7 · answered by Wait a Minute 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is the process of trying to put a quart into a pint jar...
2007-08-25 20:50:54 · answer #8 · answered by john_e_29212 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philosophy
2007-08-25 19:30:32 · answer #9 · answered by shmux 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is a vocabulary jargon set in a metaphoric format to make you think on your own ....
2007-08-25 19:54:48 · answer #10 · answered by young old man 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋