Philosophy the definition of

[pljames]

[size=150] Everyone has their definition of what they think philosophy is. Mine is understanding. Before there was Aristotle there was those who observed questioned and drew a conclusion of what they saw and there conclusion was there understanding. I love philosophy because it makes me question what I do not know or understand and then it is clear to me without doubt. Thoughts please? pljames [/size]

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@pljames

…and then it is clear to me without doubt. Thoughts please?

[size=200]If there’s no doubt, you’re doing it wrong!!![/size]

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@pljames

Everyone has their definition of what they think philosophy is.

Not really. While I’d agree it has far-reaching implications, the term itself, ‘philosophy,’ has a fairly standard-fare definition.

Mine is understanding.

“Philosophy is understanding”? No. I don’t think so. Not trying to be a jackass, just saying philosopy - one’s “life goal” or “life practice” - is quite discernible from understanding proper. I understand that the world’s fucked up; that the world’s fucked up is not my philosophy, yeah?

Before there was Aristotle there was those who observed questioned and drew a conclusion of what they saw and there conclusion was there understanding.

I have no objection to this. You could probably leave Aristotle out of it, though.

I love philosophy because it makes me question what I do not know or understand and then it is clear to me without doubt.

I think you’re confusing philosophy with curiosity here. Or something.

Best of luck.