philosophy

Philosophy is derived from the ancient Greek words philo-sophia, meaning the love of wisdom. Thus, the study of philosophy is a study in the love of wisdom. Philosophy is more specifically a formalized process of logical thought, emphasizing consistency, clarity and validity of argumentation.

Contemporary philosophy is typically divided into two categories, namely, Continental and Analytic philosophy. Continental philosophy pertains to those philosophical thoughts derived from German Idealists, existentialist and phenomenologist, which places emphasis on one’s experience.

In contrast, analytic philosophy emphasizes logical argumentation and the semantics of language and cognitive sciences. Typically, analytic philosophers give great credence to empirical verification and epistemology. 

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  The Smile poem by William Blake There is a smile of love, And there is a smile of deceit, And there is a smile of smiles In which these two smiles meet. And there is a frown of hate, And there is a frown of disdain, And there is a frown of frowns Which you strive to forget in vain, For it sticks in the hearts ...
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• Philosophy of Religion :: RE: Does free will exist?

  
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  Author: OTavern Subject: Re: Free Will Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 1:23 am (GMT -5) Alun wrote: If God made me, He defined what exactly it is that "suits" me; He established the way I think, the way I perceive, and the way I desire. Either I make choices solely on the basis of these 3 ...
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• Philosophy of Religion :: RE: Does free will exist?

  
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  Author: JPhillips Subject: Free Will Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 1:21 am (GMT -5) Alun Since I adhere to the belief that God created us in His image, and did so in such a manner that ultimately we cannot fail in our quest to return to the Kingdom of God (think Universal Salvation; reincarnation; Karma) I suppose I ...
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• Philosophy of Politics :: RE: Is Moderation the Answer?

  
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  Author: Dewey Subject: Is Moderation the Answer? Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 12:44 am (GMT -5) Re: Post #27 by whitetrshsholdier: Hi whitetrshsoldier, Conflict management (the process Nick_A said was “silly” but is a standard course of study in colleges) doesn’t conflict with your phrasing, but it is more ...
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  Author: pjkeeley Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 12:17 am (GMT -5) Nick_A , I dont understand the meaning of the quote. Sorry. Juice wrote: Let me begin by offering an alternative "analogy". Analogy, from my perspectives, is the downfall of any argument! Analogy has its place as long as it serves to ...
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  Author: setelement Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:33 pm (GMT -5) Quote: Xlnt! Which is why Philosophy is about the Wisdom of Love, which Love loves each word and its interdefinable opposite, and so allows us to admit we are fools because we are wise even before we believe or think or speak or make ...
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• Philosophy of Religion :: RE: Does free will exist?

  
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  Author: Alun Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:14 pm (GMT -5) I think thats generally a good outlook, but what Im saying is that it (both your conclusion and the controversy of nature/nurture) has exactly nothing to do with "real" or metaphysical free will. Your thoughts and perceptions are, most likely, ...
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  Author: Juice Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 7:50 pm (GMT -5) Let me begin by offering an alternative "analogy". Analogy, from my perspectives, is the downfall of any argument! Assume that you have an object in your possession which I profess you to have stolen from me. Naturally you deny the allegation but do not ...
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• Philosophy of Religion :: RE: Does free will exist?

  
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  Author: JPhillips Subject: Free Will Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 5:44 pm (GMT -5) Alun The definition of free will was from Websters dictionary, not mine. However, I concede that the dictionary definition is too concise in view of the fact that there are different views and different versions of what determines ...
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