"Literally, love of wisdom, philosophy is the systematic, critical examination of the way in which we judge, evaluate, and act, with the aim of making ourselves wiser, more self-reflective, and therefore better men and women."
2007-09-05 08:37:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
The study of self-improvement through introspection, and through examination of our methods of observation, decision making, and resultant behaviors, for the purpose of improvement of mankind as a society.
2007-09-05 08:44:05 · answer #1 · answered by Dave B. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The quotation is a positively marvelous definition that expands and makes explicit the meaning of the Delphic temple inscription of "Know thyself." It is worth memorizing by anyone interested in philosophy and that means everyone (except the negative skeptics and the foolish sophists that dwell amongst us).
Do you have Wolfe's first name and a link to the Quote? Could you please post it.
2007-09-05 09:01:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋