What is the point of philosophy?

answers1: For as long as man has recorded his thoughts in some
fashion, philosophy has enabled him to gain a better understanding of
himself, his peers & the many aspects of his environment.
answers2: Philosophy is not just a course of study. It is a way of
training your mind to think in an open manner. Through philosophy,
you can discover new ways to think about life and how to make use of
it. You are able to see things that many people will miss. It can
help you to find a peace in understanding, a tranquility in reason,
and a find an honest approach to dealing with others.
answers3: Philosophy is the love of wisdom. The point of philosophy is
to learn how to live our lives more wisely than we are living them
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All other branches of study have branched out from philosophy. The
first philosophers investigated how wisdom applied to all fields of
thought and endeavor. They studied science, art, music and
mathematics, for example. <br>
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Over time, people began to specialize in those things that interested
them the most. A scientist is a philosopher who has specialized in
science. An artist is a philosopher who has specialized in art. A
musician is a philosopher who has specialized in music. A
mathematician is a philosopher who has specialized in mathematics.
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This is why the highest degree you can achieve in virtually any field
is a Ph.D. in that field --- Ph.D. means "Doctor of Philosophy." So
you can get a Ph.D. in Science, a Ph.D. in Art, a Ph.D. in Music or a
Ph.D. in Mathematics. <br>
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They are all exploring how to improve in their particular field. They
are seeking the wisdom of their particular field. The general
philosopher is seeking how to improve the way he or she lives life in
general. <br>
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Philosophy is the attempt to become more conscious, to live an
examined life. Without it, people just repeat their mistakes and their
unconscious or self-destructive behaviors. <br>
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It is unfortunate that in our western society many of the famous
philosophers have been unable to overcome their patriarchal bias. They
have emphasized the mind and devalued the heart. Their search for
wisdom has gone off course, since wisdom comes from the balance of
mind and heart.
answers4: Philosophy helps put things into perspective. It's a
supporting factor of life.
answers5: Philosophy has been a Major role in the world for thousands
of years. How it effects us now and in the future will be unknown
however I think it could be very Valuable
answers6: I believe that the greatest philosopher of the 20th century
was Douglas Adams who searched for the ultimate question of life, the
universe in everything through his characters in the Hitchhiker's
Guide to the Galaxy. The ultimate answer was 42 which I believe to be
42 words spoken by Slartibartfast, Counting the contractions as two
words you get the most enlightened 42 words ever written "...the
chances of finding out what's actually going on are so absurdly remote
that the only thing to do is to say, 'Hang the sense of it,' and keep
yourself busy. I'd much rather be happy than right any day."
Therefore, the ultimate question is "Would you rather be right or
happy?"
answers7: Personally, I believe my philosophy class drew me closer to
my beliefs. I listened to what the teacher said first. Then I broke it
all down. Surprisingly, I was drawn right back to what I believed in
the first place. I think philosophy is very useful, but it can also be
very confusing for those who are not yet certain about their beliefs.
answers8: As a study, it allows the individual to grow intellectually
by understanding the different views pertaining to the particular
topic. In the academic aspect, it does provide for some interesting
material for English Comp courses... so its not completely pointless.
answers9: It is stupid and is nothing but one person's opinion, so
therefore philosophy is basically a lie since it is not based of
actual concrete facts. The point of philosophy is that there is none.
It is a study made to make people feel good about themselves and the
way they think. There is absolutely no and i repeat NO point to
philosophy.
answers10: Clear thoughts, logical and clear concepts, minus
confusions. Most problems are arising from unclear concepts, and
confusions, fetishisms as well as spurious egos. <br>
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Indian Philosophy shall ask one to transcend ego, self and all mundane
things, and once this is a possibity, where shall be problems? Now; is
Philosophy pointless at all?