I know I am going to get flak for asking this but, I am honestly a little confused! Albert Einstein was also philosopher, Sir Isaac Newton was also a philosopher.
All question in philosophy are connected to other fields, So I was surprised when one of the question ask could only be answered reasonable by referring to science, but the asker insisted that only philosophical answers could be given.
I am no philosopher and was under the impression that philos (the love of) and Sophia (knowledge) meant just that!
Am I now to assume that only trees falling in woods question count as long as non scientist come along to spoil the fun.
I am an ignorant men please go easy on me!
2007-12-04 12:43:59 · 9 answers · asked by Sly Fox [King of Fools] 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Philosophy has no boundaries, except that the philosopher must know of what he speaks. There is philosophy of law, medicine, perception of time, physics, anthropology, forensics, pathology, and sports.
The theme or subject can be metaphysics or one of its cousins; or epistemology or one of its cousins. It can be ethics, political science, aesthetics, or any number of subjects which generally fall under "philosophy.
You are right to say that philosophy is connected to all other fields. Metaphysics is the "Science of Sciences," or the "First Science."
But some philosophy is not meant to be read by you and I. Doctoral theses in symbolic logic, for example, would bore even some ardent logicians. Believe me, I've tried to read some of them.
Yes, all the questions about the trees in the forest, and what would you do if...., and what is meaning of...., are meaningless questions when asked 59,000 times, which 1 or 2 questions qualify for.
Those that have some real basis in a science of philosophy often receive the most skeptical, absurd answers because the answerer does not believe in the power of philosophy.
2007-12-04 14:34:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Boundaries Of Philosophy Is 'Dependent' On Each Individual Level Of The 'Thinkers' Cognitive Ability. Some People Have Disturbances In The Brain That Inhibit Them From A Boundless Atmosphere, Later Do They Learn How To Think Outside The Box, Because Honestly, That Is What Philosophy Entails, Is Thinking Outside The Laws And Traditions, And Ask Why, How, Who, What, When, Where. Philosophy Is Invaluable To Absolutely Every Branch And Field. Psychology Is Philosophy's Neighbor.
2007-12-04 14:46:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well philosophy is completely tied in with a lot of other fields as you've mentioned, especially physics, e.g. Einstein's Theory of Relativity and quantum mechanics...
The boundary of philosophy is absolute truth. Philosophy exists in asking questions and putting up beliefs as to the answers of those questions. However, philosophy (even with science and everything else tied in) can never give an absolute answer to the biggest questions, such as those concerning the nature of absolute reality. This is why philosophy is such a complex and high-thinking field, because there are no right answers.
2007-12-04 13:34:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, I can tell you this, so many sciences have sprung from Philosophy. Psychology, for example is only a little over 100 years old and was introduced by Wundt in Germany and James in the US. :)
They both studied Philosophy and medicine (or physiology) before "inventing" Psychology. :)
The sciences are considered Philo because within, answers are being looked for. Right? It is a search for the truth.
2007-12-04 13:07:26 · answer #4 · answered by Trina™ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When some thing happens, three questions arise - what,
how and why.
You will get an answer to the first question within a
short period of time. It is physical in nature.
You have to spend more time to answer the second
question. It is mental in nature.
Different persons may give different answers for the
third question. But you will never get a true answer
for it - it is philosophical in nature.
2007-12-04 13:59:41 · answer #5 · answered by d_r_siva 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Infinity.Love of knowledge is indded Philosophy.But what
knowledge is.Knowledge is to reach HIM,Is to get HIM.There lies the end.KNOWLEDGE==THE GOD=INFINITY.A long long way to go.As we cant imagine or visualise the infinity.HE is beyond Boundary.
2007-12-04 19:15:31 · answer #6 · answered by ashish c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The whole point of philosophy is to not have boundaries and think exactly what you think.
2007-12-04 12:47:25 · answer #7 · answered by ♫ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your opinion on a topic, usually one that you stand for regularly.
2007-12-04 12:48:36 · answer #8 · answered by littleblanket 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is only limited by your imagination
2007-12-04 13:19:35 · answer #9 · answered by elmri14 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋