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I need to know what is philosophy?

I have this homework just based in this question,we have to make our own definition not what a book says...so I read some books and I wrote my definition of philosophy.... I have it all done, but I'd like to hear other's people point of view and self definition of this question... no wikipedia or google nothing.. just from your point of view please...

thanks XD

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Philosophy is an analysis of the concepts we take for granted, concepts which our relationships to the world, other people, and ourselves.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Philosophy = Knowledge, Beliefs, Questions, Answers, and Everything in Between.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    When philosophy was born there were no books, papers, pencils, lantern or candle. Man asked a question and it all began: "Who am I?"

    He realized he was mortal and started to search for a meaning in living and everything else around him. What is my purpose and what is the purpose of that? Who am I, and what is that?

    Philosophy simply means analyzing subject matters based on profound contemplation, observation, and realization.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Search for more information on the internet you come out very good I have different definitions

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  • 1 decade ago

    Philo=Wisdom

    Sophia= Love

    Philosophy means the "Love of Wisdom" or the "Love of Knowledge."

  • 1 decade ago

    It's a THINKING activity. Or you could also just call it "Curiosity."

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