For Filipinos, a philosopher is someone who plays a joke
Philosopher
someone who thinks, who makes you think
Philosophy
Thinking outside of the box, often through questioning and seeing things in a different way
We think of philosophies as personal mottoes or personal codes. it can also be a point of view (a way of seeing and making sense of world and our experiences)
Social institutions like companies, schools, government may also have a purpose and point of view (not just persons)
Etymology of Philosophy
Philos (love)
Sophia (wisdom)
Greek meaning of philosophy
love of wisdom
Pythagoras of Samos
The first to use the term "philosopher"
What do philosophers aim
They aim to be wise in almost all aspects of human discipline including inquiring and investigating all forms of human phenomena.
What do philosophers seek
Philosophers seek to answer the questions of the world not because they are forced to do so but because they are passionate in their quest for wisdom
Philosophers help shed light to many questions of humankind
Philosophy as a discipline and a field of study
It desires to understand and comprehend the mysteries of reality, to unveil the nature of truth, and examine the significance of life
Philosophy includes
-Relationships between a person and their environment
-Relationships between the individual person and their society and became the story of people who never cease to wonder inquire and investigate about everything and anything under the sun
