What is the philosophical life?

how to live philosophically

 Philosophy is necessary for many reasons in our lives. In general, philosophy includes the exploration of human existence and life, the relationship between humans and the world, morality and ethics, truth and knowledge, and so on. Through this exploration, philosophy brings the following benefits to our lives:

Understanding the Meaning of Life: Philosophy involves the search for meaning and purpose in life. It can give you insight into what you want out of your life, what's important, and how you should live it.

Enhancing Moral and Ethical Judgment: Philosophy deals with moral and ethical issues. This allows us to develop our ability to judge which actions are right and which ones are not.

Strengthening Critical Thinking Skills: Philosophy requires critical thinking and logical reasoning. Studying philosophy strengthens our ability to think logically, get to the heart of an argument, and analyze and evaluate our own thoughts.

Strengthen creative thinking and problem-solving skills: Philosophy requires creative thinking to find solutions to complex problems. Philosophical thinking can strengthen our ability to find new solutions.

Philosophy therefore plays a very important role in our lives. Studying philosophy can give us insight into our lives, develop our moral judgment, and strengthen our critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.

Who are the world's greatest philosophers?

There are many world-class philosophers, but the most famous among them are as follows.

SOCRATES

Socrates

Aristotle

Plato

Rene Descartes

David Hume

Emerson (Ralph Waldo Emerson)

Friedrich Nietzsche

Kant (Immanuel Kant)

Hegel (Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel)

Marx

Besides these, there are many famous philosophers such as Laozi, Confucius, Samuel Johnson, Bertrand Russell and many others. Each philosopher has their own philosophical aspect and importance, and their thoughts have had a great impact on our thoughts and lives.

Here are some philosophy books I recommend for high school students.

Apology of Socrates - Plato

The Republic - Plato

Physics - Aristotle

The Island of the Day Before - Umberto Eco

A History of Greek Philosophy - William Schopenhauer (W. K. C. Guthrie)

Phenomenology of Spirit - Hegel

On Human Nature - Edward O. Wilson

Clarity and Confusion in Social Theory - John B. Thompson

The Art of Conversation - Ted Talk

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind - Yuval Noah Harari

These books are philosophical books on a variety of subjects, from introductory texts to philosophy to the history of philosophy, human nature, dialogue, and human history, and are books that even high school students can easily access and understand.

How should I act to live a philosophical life in my daily life?

If you want to live a philosophical life in your daily life, we recommend the following method.

Ask questions: A philosophical attitude comes from constant questioning. Think deeply about an event or situation and ask why it happened the way it did, what it means, and how it affects our lives.

Observe: Observe what is happening around you and analyze it. This allows us to learn about how our thoughts and actions respond.

Reading: Read philosophy books. Philosophy books contain the thoughts and ideas of various philosophers, and through them we can look at life from different perspectives.

Conversation: Have a conversation about philosophy with a friend or family member. It is very beneficial to look at life from different perspectives and share your thoughts.

Experiment: Apply philosophical values to everyday life. For example, as you apply fairness, freedom, and truth to your life, experience how those values affect your life.

These methods not only help us live a philosophical life, but they can also help us understand our thoughts and actions more deeply, and make our own lives more meaningful.