Philosophy

Study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and values.

Philosophies

Philosophy is the study of fundamental questions concerning existence, knowledge, values, reason, and the nature of reality.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɪləsəfi/

Etymology

Philosophy is derived from the Greek words 'philo' (love) and 'sophia' (wisdom).

Explain Like I’m 5

Philosophy helps us think deeply about big questions like what's real, how we know things, and what's important in life, kind of like asking 'why?' a lot.

Fun Facts

Socrates famously claimed to know nothing
Philosophy originated in ancient Greece around the 6th century BC
Many famous thinkers, like Plato and Aristotle, were also mathematicians and scientists

FAQ

What is philosophy? It's the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and values
Who studies philosophy? People interested in critical thinking, logic, and exploring different perspectives
What are some branches of philosophy? Ethics, metaphysics, epistemology

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

Logic Metaphysics Epistemology

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Ethics Aesthetics Political Philosophy

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

Humanities Academics

Indexes

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