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Introduction
The word philosophy comes from the Greek language. It means ‘love of wisdom’. Philosophy is the study of some of the most basic questions about human life. For example, what can people really know about life? Or, are human beings basically good or evil?
There are many branches, or areas, of philosophy. Some branches deal with questions about reality and how people understand and experience it. Other branches deal with questions about how people behave and what is good or bad behaviour.
Source: Philosophy. (2016). In Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved from http://school.eb.com.au.db.plcscotch.wa.edu.au/levels/middle/article/441370
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- Philosophers
A comprehensive directory of world famous philosophers, including their biography, philosophies and work. - Famous Philosophers
Browse notable philosophers such as Max Weber, Herbert Marcuse, and Samuel Alex. - Philosophers
A list of major philosophers in alphabetical order.
- Philosophy
I. Definition of Philosophy.
II. Division of Philosophy.
III. The Principal Systematic Solutions.
IV. Philosophical Methods.
V. The Great Historical Currents of Thought.
VI. Contemporary Orientations.
VII. Is Progress in Philosophy Indefinite, or Is there a Philosophia Perennis?
VIII. Philosophy and the Sciences.
IX. Philosophy and Religion.
X. The Catholic Church and Philosophy.
XI. The Teaching of Philosophy.
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Key terms
- BehaviourThe way that somebody behaves, especially towards other people.
- ConsciousAble to use your senses and mental powers to understand what is happening.
- EthicsA system of moral principles or rules of behaviour.
- KnowledgeThe information, understanding and skills that you gain through education or experience.
- MoralFollowing the standards of behaviour considered acceptable and right by most people.
- ReasonThe power of the mind to think in a logical way, to understand and have opinions, etc..
- ThinkerA person who thinks seriously, and often writes about important things, such as philosophy or science.