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vicky

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on: Jul 14, 2018
What is the subject matter of philosophy?
 
  As an academic subject, what does it teach?

Question 2

What is wisdom, and how does philosophy relate to it?
 
  Anyone good with Philosophy?


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joshbk44

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

- Philosophy's mission is complex and has changed over time.
- Philosophy is the pursuit of wisdom.
- Philosophy covers distinct areas of study: meta-physics, epistemology, ethics, social/political philosophy, aesthetics, and logic.

Answer to Question 2

- The word philosophy comes from the Greek philein (love) and sophia (wisdom), so it means the love or pursuit of wisdom.
- Wisdom includes both knowledge and the ability to use and apply this knowledge with great intelligence.
- One purpose of epistemology is to try to increase wisdom.


vicky

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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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