Philosophy (from Ancient Greek philosophía lit. 'love of wisdom') is a systematic study of general and fundamental questions concerning topics like existence, knowledge, mind, reason, language, and value. It is a rational and critical inquiry that reflects on its methods and assumptions. At its core, philosophy is the study of life’s biggest questions—questions about existence, knowledge, morality, values, reason, the mind, and even language itself. It’s not just an academic subject buried in dusty books; it’s a way of thinking, questioning, and exploring what it means to be human. One way to begin to understand philosophy is to look at its history. The historical origins of philosophical thinking and exploration vary around the gl... What is philosophy? The question is itself a philosophical question. This essay surveys some answers. #philosophy #whatisphilosophy #definingphilosophy
