Definition of philosophy
From Greek philos (friend) + sophia (wisdom) = love of wisdom. Radical, methodical and universal questioning of being, knowledge and morality.
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Definition of philosophy
From Greek philos (friend) + sophia (wisdom) = love of wisdom. Radical, methodical and universal questioning of being, knowledge and morality.
Branches of philosophy
Metaphysics (being, existence). Epistemology (knowledge). Ethics (good, evil). Logic. Aesthetics (beauty). Politics (justice, society).
Problematisation
Turn a topic into an explicit philosophical question: concepts, tension, stakes.
Conceptualization
Define key notions precisely (reason, truth, freedom, value) and distinguish meanings.
Argumentation
Support a thesis with arguments, examples, objections, and critical synthesis.