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Filosofin

Filosofin, or philosophy, is the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reasoning, mind, and language. The term derives from the Greek philosophia, meaning love of wisdom. Philosophy seeks to clarify concepts, develop arguments, and examine the assumptions underlying beliefs.

Historically, philosophy emerged in ancient Greece and spread through the Hellenistic world, medieval scholasticism, and the

Its primary branches include metaphysics (the nature of reality and existence), epistemology (the nature and scope

Philosophy influences many domains, from science and law to education and public life. It trains critical thinking,

See also: logic, ethics, epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of science.

modern
period.
In
the
modern
era,
philosophy
split
into
diverse
traditions,
notably
analytic
and
continental
philosophy,
which
emphasize
different
methods
and
topics.
Philosophical
method
includes
argumentation,
conceptual
analysis,
thought
experiments,
and
critical
scrutiny
of
evidence.
of
knowledge),
ethics
(moral
values
and
conduct),
aesthetics
(beauty
and
art),
and
logic
(reasoning).
Subfields
cover
philosophy
of
mind,
philosophy
of
science,
philosophy
of
language,
political
philosophy,
and
philosophy
of
religion,
among
others.
clarifies
arguments,
and
provides
frameworks
for
evaluating
reasons
and
values.
Schools
and
scholars
continue
to
debate
age-old
questions
about
free
will,
knowledge,
and
meaning,
while
applying
philosophical
methods
to
contemporary
issues
such
as
technology,
environment,
and
social
justice.