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   Why is the study of philosophy important?

   • The study of philosophy involves the exploration of fundamental problems regarding reality, existence, reason, mind, etc., in order to gain a deeper understanding about the world we live in. Philosophy gives rise to a multitude of questions, some of which are easily answered, some have no definite answers, and a few give rise to further questions.

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   What is a philosophical question?

   • A philosophical question often doesn’t have a clear, straightforward answer. They are questions that usually require deep thought and sometimes don’t have answers. Philosophical questions typically involve human nature, the origins of the universe, morality, ethics, and the afterlife. Humans are complex beings, and our world is also complicated.

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   Why do philosophical questions require complex thinking?

   • Because philosophical questions are contestable and problematic, they require complex thinking to answer. The facts are not enough to provide answers, so we need to use our own reasoning, inquiry and judgment to arrive at an answer.

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   Why is social philosophy important?

   • Gender identity, trans rights, the effects of racism, disability, or cultural history and how we display it publicly: these are all social philosophical issues. At its best, social philosophy contributes to meaningful social change. It is continuous with gender studies, black studies, and disability studies.

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   Why do we take a philosophical approach to philosophical questions?

   • When we take a philosophical approach to these questions, we do not seek to provide settled answers but to develop new perspectives and alternative ideas so we can make sense of issues that are incongruent. Philosophical questions are best understood as seeking a distinctly “philosophical” resolution to a distinctly “philosophical” problem.

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   Can philosophical questions help you think critically?

   • It can be easy to get so caught up in daily life that we forget to stop and think about our world. Thinking about philosophical questions can help you think critically.

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   Thinking about philosophical questions can help you think critically. Building a practice of thinking critically of the world will empower you to make decisions that you feel confident in—whether it’s how you vote, spend your time, or use your resources.

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   Philosophy is the systematic and critical study of fundamental questions that arise both in everyday life and through the practice of other disciplines. Some of these questions concern the nature of reality: Is there an external world? What is the relationship between the physical and the mental? Does God exist?

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   Philosophical Questions About Society. Is stealing ethical, if carried out in order to feed a starving family? Why are some belief systems called “mythologies”, while others “religions”?

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   Philosophy embraces difficult questions and investigates fundamental concepts. Some are abstract and deal with the nature of truth, justice, value, and knowledge; others are more concrete. Philosophy examines the efforts of past thinkers and cultivates the capacity to reason about our own thinking. The discipline encourages clarity of thought ...

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   At its best, social philosophy contributes to meaningful social change. It is continuous with gender studies, black studies, and disability studies. But it is also continuous with traditional areas of philosophy: metaphysics, epistemology, and value theory.

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   Philosophy raises questions that address fundamental issues and beliefs and which require complex thinking rather than empirical research to answer.

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   May 31, 2024 · Philosophical questions usually explore human nature, morality, ethics, the origins of the universe, and even the afterlife. These types of questions require deep thinking and don’t usually have straightforward, clear answers.