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It All Starts With A Question..
Philosophy is the art of asking questions that have no answers, then arguing about the answers you don't have.
It's like trying to nail Jell-O to a wallāentertaining, messy, and ultimately, you're left wondering what the point was. But hey, at least it gives you something profound to ponder while you're waiting for your coffee to brew.
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Jokes Aside..
Philosophy is the systematic study of the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and knowledge. It involves critical reflection on questions about the universe, human life, ethics, logic, and the nature of thought itself.
Essentially, it's the discipline that asks the big "why" and "how" questions about everything, encouraging us to examine our assumptions, beliefs, and the world around us.
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Metaphysics
- Concerned with the nature of reality
- Questions about time, space, and the relationship between mind and matter.
- Questions like, āWhat is the world made of?ā
- Interested? Check out Platoās republic
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Epistemology
- Focuses on origin, scope, and nature of knowledge.
- Asks, how do we know what we know?
- A search for justification of beliefs.
- Join the search with Hume, Descartes, and Bertrand Russell.
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Ethics
- Deals with morality, values, and conduct.
- hat is right and what is wrong?
- What does it mean to live a good life?
Learn more with Simone de Beauvoir, Kant, and Nietzsche.
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I am incapable of conceiving infinity, and yet I do not accept finity. I want this adventure that is the context of my life to go on without end.
SIMONE DE BEAUVOIR
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So, Get On With It!
Dive into philosophy to unlock the mysteries of existence, challenge your deepest assumptions, and enrich your understanding of the world. It's not just an academic pursuit; it's a lifelong journey that sharpens your mind, broadens your perspective, and empowers you to live more thoughtfully and intentionally.
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