2007-12-26 00:21:22 · 18 answers · asked by smily 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Philosophy is a word that describes the process of trying to figure out things we are aware of but do not fully understand. So whenever we are searching for answers to life and of the things we do, we start asking "why". The answers to "why" is essentially what Philosophy is. The need for Philosophy is the same as the need to know "why".
2007-12-26 00:48:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Philosophy helps you to open your mind to possibilities other than the ones you were raised to believe.
Philosophy gives you the opportunity to try to understand why other people believe the way they do and to be open to other's opinions.
Philosophy exercises your brain.
2007-12-26 03:17:37 · answer #2 · answered by Nepetarias 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A philosopher is really someone who seeks wisdom. To do that we have to ponder and that's philosophy. The world would consist of robotic people if nobody pondered or asked questions. Look up all of the great philosophers and tell me that they didn't make a difference or give us something to think about concerning the state of society and the world.
2007-12-26 00:33:44 · answer #3 · answered by Dulcie 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
In my experience, I find my philosophic way of looking at situations helps me address various life problems with clarity and objectivity and also gives me an advantage of detachment...... this brings efficiency in the way I handle ticklish situations as and when they arise. By the way, I am no philosopher in the sense that neither have I had any formal education in the subject nor have I read any books relating to theoretical philosophy or authored by any renowned philosopher. I believe that life is the greatest teacher of philosophic way of thought..... and it is so because the philosophic way of thought does help life to be led better.
2007-12-26 00:39:00 · answer #4 · answered by small 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Philosophy, literally, is the love of wisdom. Once people learn to love , they need wisdom to balance it, so heart and mind work together.
2007-12-26 02:25:08 · answer #5 · answered by Laughing Brook 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need philosophy to answer questions like that.
2007-12-26 00:24:27 · answer #6 · answered by Matthew O 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
philosophy is useful in our life..it's very essential because we get to acquire knowledge that would give meaning to our life..it seeks knowledge through reality and to reality..it proves the existence of every human being
2007-12-27 00:56:20 · answer #7 · answered by jannwei_snookie 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
philosophical inquiry can change our opinions, thoughts, beliefs and actions. This is powerful stuff, and therefore philosophy can be immensely important to our lives and to an entire society.
2007-12-26 00:54:51 · answer #8 · answered by Nikhita 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Philosophy is a life style.It is a system by witch we live.It is a belief or a standard of emotions that you trust to be true.It is life.
2007-12-26 00:31:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
for knowledge of wisdom , to use your intelligent brain to find the hidden truth, or to give a question that can keep people guessing. and to know why thing are the way they are,
2007-12-26 05:17:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋