Introduction to Philosophy
Philosophy is the pursuit and study of knowledge and wisdom. The term Philosophy comes from the Greek “philosophia“, which literally translates to “love of wisdom”.
Philosophy is divided into several areas of study:
- Metaphysics: the study of reality & the world.
- Epistemology: the study of knowledge & truth.
- Ethics: the study of moral values.
- Political: the study of government, justice, property, etc.
- Aesthetics: the study of beauty and material value.
- Logic: the study of correct thinking and reasoning.
- Mind: the study of consciousness and the mind.
- Language: the origin and usage of language.
Philosophy is also divided by region:
- Eastern: Philosophy that originated in Indian, Asian, and some Middle-Eastern cultures.
- Western: Philosophy that originated in Greek culture and spread to Europe, Australia, and North America.
Western philosophy is further divided into six historical periods:
- Ancient (600 B.C. – A.D. 500)
- Medieval (c. 500-1350)
- Renaissance (c. 1350-1600)
- Early Modern (c. 1600-1800)
- Nineteenth Century (c. 1800-1900)
- Contemporary (c. 1900-Present)
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