philosophy

Introduction
The word philosophy itself is from Greekwords literally means love for
wisdom and has
traditionally implied the pursuit of wisdom .
The study of general and fundamental problems, such as, knowledge,
values, reason,
and language.

The birth of Philosophy

Philosophy originated in the Greek
city states along the coast of Asia
Minor around 600 BC
Because they were not as bound
by tradition as city-states on
mainland Greece
Because they were also constantly
in touch with the ancient science
and speculation of the Middle East
They were, in short, more open to
intellectual innovation and
speculation than counterparts on
the mainland

Traditional Subfields of Philosophy

Logic - concerned to provide sound methods for distinguishing good from
bad reasoning
Ethics - Takes up the meanings of our moral conceptssuch as right action,
obligation and
justiceand formulates principles to guide moral decisions,
whether in private or public life.
Metaphysics - Seeks basic criteria for determining what sorts of things are
real.
Epistemology - concerns the nature and scope of knowledge.

The Uses of Philosophy

General Problem Solving - The study of philosophy enhances, in a way no
other activity does, one's problem-solving capacities.
Persuasive Powers - Philosophy provides training in the construction of
clear formulations, good arguments.
Writing Skills.Writing is taught intensively in many philosophy courses, and
many regularly assigned philosophical texts are unexcelled as literary essays

Conclusion
Philosophy is an activity of thought, which may become a way of life. It is
primarily a pursuit after wisdom. It can be describe in many ways. Philosophy
has been and may continue to be importance in the live of humans, around
the world.

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