PHILOSOPHY

Philosophy

Abstract

In this study, we try to explore the concept of personal philosophy in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on major philosophical areas of inquiry and its relation with personal philosophy. The research also analyzes many aspects of major philosophical area of inquiry and tries to gauge its effect on personal philosophy. I have explained why have selected the philosophy, which describes me best. Finally, I have identified the cultural factor that influenced my choice of philosophy.

Philosophy

A definition of the major philosophical areas of inquiry

Area to be addressed as many issues in philosophical inquiry, but for now, it is considered advisable to start work with four disciplines integrated knowledge or philosophical lines, namely:

Epistemology

Philosophy of Science

Political Philosophy

History of Philosophy

Philosophical currents, which will conduct research to be varied, seek above all, to make prevails the ideal of a pluralistic philosophy, argued, clearly and methodically.

A description of approaches to philosophical questions for each of the major philosophical areas of inquiry

History of Philosophy

Historical traces of the so-called philosophy appear in the West in the ancient Greece, thinkers with the Pre-Socratic, with Socrates, is considered the true father of the discipline, and those who followed his wake (Plato, Aristotle, schools Socratic). The discipline continues to develop to the Hellenistic period, especially with the Stoic, the Epicurean, the cynicism and skepticism, which extend wisdom in the ancient Rome. From the Late Antiquity and middle Ages, the neo-Platonism and Christian philosophy establish a bridge between philosophy and religion, which is closely related to the theology and philosophy, Greco-Arab that develops the medieval philosophy, as evidenced by the importance of scholastic at the time (Copleston, 1999).

Political Philosophy

Political philosophy is the branch of philosophy that studies issues related to political power in the state, government, the law, the politics, the peace, justice and the ...