A field of study which can essentially be divided into the subfields of epistemology, metaphysics and ethics.
Epistemology is the study of knowledge, how it is gained and to what degree it is possible.
Metaphysics is the study of what exists, how it exists and how we define it.
Ethics is the attempt, having decided upon theories of knowledge and existence, to create a coherent way of living.
Contrary to popular belief, philosophy is not, or at least does not have to be, useless. If everyone thought carefully about what they believe, why they believe it and how they should act accordingly the world would be a better place. Everyone from politicians to scientists to soccer-moms must make decisions of ethics which affect them and those around them.
Epistemology is the study of knowledge, how it is gained and to what degree it is possible.
Metaphysics is the study of what exists, how it exists and how we define it.
Ethics is the attempt, having decided upon theories of knowledge and existence, to create a coherent way of living.
Contrary to popular belief, philosophy is not, or at least does not have to be, useless. If everyone thought carefully about what they believe, why they believe it and how they should act accordingly the world would be a better place. Everyone from politicians to scientists to soccer-moms must make decisions of ethics which affect them and those around them.
Sartre (a major figure in philosophy) says of epistemology that we cannot have absolute knowledge, of metaphysics that the world is subjective, and of ethics that by existing we choose ourselvse and the world.
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Get the philosopher stoned mug.The Canadian Encyclopedia has called the Kabalarian Philosophy the world's smallest religion. Founded in the 1930s by Alfred J. Parker, this philosophical religion teaches the Mathematical Principle relating mathematics, language, name, mind, and Consciousness.
The Philosophy teaches that the name, being composed of mathematically ordered symbols of language, represents a mathematical formula that influences an individual's entire life. They teach that name is the means by which the abstract forces of Consciousness are brought into form through these name formulas.
They offer Name Reports to validate this teaching, and balance names to bring these forces into harmony. They teach that unbalanced names adversely influence health, limit success, and disturb one's overall happiness, harmony, and balance.
Their website has over 750,000 brief name analyses to demonstrate this theory.
The Philosophy teaches that the name, being composed of mathematically ordered symbols of language, represents a mathematical formula that influences an individual's entire life. They teach that name is the means by which the abstract forces of Consciousness are brought into form through these name formulas.
They offer Name Reports to validate this teaching, and balance names to bring these forces into harmony. They teach that unbalanced names adversely influence health, limit success, and disturb one's overall happiness, harmony, and balance.
Their website has over 750,000 brief name analyses to demonstrate this theory.
The Kabalarian Philosophy balances names to improve the overall health, happiness, and well-being of the child or adult.
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I had a great conversation with Lydia about my commitment issues, she helped me see my problem in a new light. I guess she is an armchair philosopher.
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"You know what I reckon? I reckon if I shtopped ushing deodorant for a week, my body would automatically readjusht and I'd shtop needing it forever."
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"Thatsh shome good six-beer philosophy there mate."
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Professor: Why?
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Student: Ummmmm....
The student in this situation was philosophised.
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Guy 1: I'm good.
Guy 2: What does it mean to be good?
Guy 1: Err... Um... Well..
Guy 2: YOU JUST GOT PHILOSOPHISED!!
Professor: Why are you here?
Student: To get a degree
Professor: Why?
Student: So I can get a job
Professor: Why?
Student: So I can earn money
Professor: Why?
Student: Ummmmm....
The student in this situation was philosophised.
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