Philosophy Website

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Philosophy Defined

Philosophy consists of the contemplative investigation of the most fundamental aspects of existence, life, knowledge, and value. Philosophy concerns itself with how to live one's life (ethics), what one knows, can know, and how one knows it (epistemology), and what can be said to exist (metaphysics).

The word philosophy comes from the Greek word philos, meaning love/affinity/friendship, and the Greek word sophia, meaning wisdom. So a philosopher is literally a lover of wisdom.

Metaphilosophy

Defining philosophy is controversial in part because it is also its own subject, called meta-philosophy. Accordingly, there is a range of ways to define philosophy. For instance, one definition depicts philosophy as a form of intellectual inquiry using critical analysis and reasoning, in addition to dialogue or introspection, to find solutions for seemingly intractable problems. Another definition says that philosophy studies the process of examination itself. A third definition claims that philosophy includes the best practices in every intellectual field.

Free Membership

Currently, you can join our Philosophy Forums for fun! Join the deep, interesting discussions today! It's really great and fun. For instance, check out these current topics:

• What's the meaning of life?
• Do you consider yourself a philosopher?
• Can a man-made computer become conscious?
• What happens to us when we die?
• Discussion about Philosophical Zombies
• Is religion good even if it's false?
• Can we really 'know' anything?
• Moral philosophy: Is intention more important than action?
• What makes an action immoral?
• Is eating animals immoral?
• If there is a God, why is there evil?
• What's the difference between religion and philosophy?
• Should we obey government?
• If there is a god, why doesn't he prove that he exists?
• If there can be one god, can there be more?
• Philosophy of politics discussion about global government

Those are just a few of the great conversations we are having. Come join them and the rest at the Philosophy Forums. It's completely free, and all viewpoints are welcome.

Any Questions?

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