Introduction to Philosophy: The Art of Thinking

I introduce you to philosophy, the thing that helps us to think critically about the world around us and to develop our philosophies of life.

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The Athena School fresk by Raffaello Sanzio (1509–1511)

What is philosophy?

Philosophy is the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. It is a way of thinking about the world that seeks to understand the nature of reality, the limits of knowledge, and the meaning of life.

The word “philosophy” comes from the Greek words philos (love) and sophia (wisdom). So, philosophy means “love of wisdom.”

Why does philosophy matter?

Philosophy helps us to think critically about the world around us and to develop our own personal philosophies of life.

The Diogenes painting by Jean-Léon Gérôme 1860

Fundamentals of Philosophy

• The questions matter more than the answers: In philosophy, the process of inquiry is often more important than the…