Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language.It is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational argument.The word "philosophy" comes from the Greek φιλοσοφία (philosophia), which literally means "love of wisdom".
Branches of philosophy
The following branches are the main areas of study:
- Metaphysics [ˌmetəˈfiziks]形而上学，玄学
- Epistemology [ipistiˈmɔlədʒi] n.认识论(对知识本质的研究)
- Ethics[ˈeθiks] n.伦理学
- Political philosophy
- Aesthetics 美学
- Logic
Other major fields within philosophy include
- Philosophy of language
- Philosophy of law (more commonly called Jurisprudence)
- Philosophy of mind
- Philosophy of religion
- Philosophy of science
Many academic subjects have a philosophy, for example, the philosophy of mathematics, the philosophy of logic, the philosophy of law, and the philosophy of history. In addition, a range of academic subjects have emerged to deal with areas that historically were the subject of philosophy. These include physics, anthropology, and psychology.
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