Book: 101 Philosophy Principles

Author: Paul Kleinman

The word philosophy means "love of wisdom," specifically the love of wisdom that guides philosophers to answer fundamental questions about who we are and why we exist. At first glance, philosophy might seem like a social science, but as you read this book, you will discover that philosophy is much broader than that; it encompasses every subject you can think about. It is not merely the product of discussions among a group of ancient Greeks who repeatedly questioned each other (though these discussions form a significant part of it). Philosophy has very practical applications, ranging from ethical questions raised about government policies to the logical models required for computer programming. Thus, you will find that the roots of everything trace back to philosophy. Philosophy also enables us to delve into many concepts such as the meaning of life, knowledge, virtue, realism, the existence of God, consciousness, politics, religion, economics, and art, and language; philosophy has no limits.