What is Philosophy?
"Philosophy" means "love of wisdom." It is the attempt to understand reality and human life, not necessarily in a practical way, but in order to explore the meaning of life and get insight into problems such as "Why are we here?" and "How can people get along with each other?" The main areas of philosophy discuss reality, knowledge, ethics, and logic.As a discipline, philosophy offers a broad base for virtually every other field of study, including business and the sciences. Students who successfully complete philosophy courses are prepared for success in other courses -- and life in general -- because they have the necessary critical thinking skills.
Students with a background in philosophy go into a variety of career fields, including medicine, law, business, and public service.
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