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.
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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 .
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What is the act of philosophizing?
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.
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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.
