What Is Philosophy?

[Learner]

If they are doing that by their very nature, can it be defined as philosophy?

Why not? We do philosophy by our very nature too - unless you believe that philosophy is somehow supernatural?

Maybe biology would be a better word? They are wired to be cats.

Consequently they think and act like cats.

Sure. But humans aren’t cats. Hence we do philosophy automatically, because that is how we are wired. The first touch of sorrow on our faces is the start of philosophy.

It's still a matter of biology, just that with humans a greater range and depth of thought is enabled by the architecture of our brain.

The ability to think is not philosophy, nor is it science.

With a slight rearrangement of words in order. you could also add to the above, to make a little more clearer what we mean when using the word 'think' in context relating to philosophy - thus we have below:

Philosophy IS (also) the ability to think.

 

[Learner]

Pood

I still do not understand what you mean by the word philosophy and what you are trying to prove. Like when you say philosophy guides science.

I agree with pood.

Multiple theoriess of mind, knowledge, ad science.

I do not see how all that serve as any practical guide for living and doing. Philosophy as a who;e is about as consistent as Christianity.

So, when you say philosophy guides science or anything else, be specific. Which one and what is the causal link. In business speak what are the deliverables of a philosophy?

As I understand it philosophy is common for those headed to law school. It makes sense. Logic, ethics, knowledge theory, debate. rhetoric and so on.

We all think and have imagination. Call it whatever you like.

With Mozart we cal it music.
With Einstein we call it a theory.
With engineering we call it a bridge or a computer.
With philosophy we call it ethics, metaphysics …

Being HEAVILY infunced by modern science not metaphysics it all comes down to how our brains are wired.

Language, writing, speech and a philosophy are not need for sconce.
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Humans controlled fore and figured out metallurgy with neither our concept of science or philosophies.

I see.... or do I?

Science requires experimentation. Experimentation requires philosophical minded individuals

It's of no coincidence that scientists have aptly named titles to them, I.e. having PhDs, or 'Doctor of Philosophy' titles, to state what should be a little obvious.

 

[DBT]

If they are doing that by their very nature, can it be defined as philosophy?

Why not? We do philosophy by our very nature too - unless you believe that philosophy is somehow supernatural?

Maybe biology would be a better word? They are wired to be cats.

Consequently they think and act like cats.

Sure. But humans aren’t cats. Hence we do philosophy automatically, because that is how we are wired. The first touch of sorrow on our faces is the start of philosophy.

It's still a matter of biology, just that with humans a greater range and depth of thought is enabled by the architecture of our brain.

The ability to think is not philosophy, nor is it science.

With a slight rearrangement of words in order. you could also add to the above, to make a little more clearer what we mean when using the word 'think' in context relating to philosophy - thus we have below:

Philosophy IS (also) the ability to think.

Obviously the ability to think is necessary for both philosophy and science. But that doesn't mean that all forms of thought are examples of philosophy or science.