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What is philosophy?

We explain what philosophy as a science is, and what its origins are. In addition, what is the act of philosophizing and what are the branches of philosophy.

  1. What is philosophy?

Philosophy is that science that aims to answer great questions that captivate man (such as the origin of the universe ; the origin of man) to achieve wisdom. This is why a coherent, as well as rational, analysis must be put in place to reach an approach and an answer (on any question).

Philosophy has its origins in the seventh century BC in Greece . The etymology of the word philosophy comes from the Greek roots  philos  (which means  love ) and  sophia  (which means  wisdom ). This is why philosophy means “love of wisdom.”

A philosopher is a person who desperately seeks knowledge through knowledge itself . His motivation is usually curiosity, which leads him to inquire about the principles of reality and human existence .

  1. What is the act of philosophizing?

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The act of philosophizing draws on experiences of contact with the world around us.

It is a characteristic condition of the human being . It does not refer to a specific knowledge, but it is a natural and expected attitude of man in relation to the universe and himself. The act of philosophizing draws on experiences of contact with the world around us (be it life , people , nature ) to get answers to their questions.

Philosophy is a science that is based on reason . That is why we usually define philosophys as the rational analysis of the meaning of human existence, whether individual or collective, included in the analysis and understanding of being.

  1. What are the branches of philosophy?

Just like many sciences, philosophys is a discipline that includes different branches.

For example, we can find a philosophys of being, which includes metaphysics , ontology and cosmology (among many other disciplines).

In turn, we can find a philosophys of knowledge that includes logic and epistemology . Also, there is the philosophys of the work that is immensely related to moral issues such as ethics.

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