JCCMI- Phil Week 2 Dis 1

Post a short summary of an argument found in “The Value of Philosophy”. Start with a claim that Russell makes and defends. Try to include in your summary every relevant reason that Russell gives for his belief and try not to include any reason that is irrelevant to his belief.

After first writing, ask yourself whether you find the argument convincing. If you do, try to think of how someone could object to it; if you don’t, try to think of what more Russell might say to convince you. If you think of something, add it to the summary before you post it. Week 2 Discussion 1 – The Value of Philosophy

 

 

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The Value of Philosophy

Introduction

Philosophy is a subject that has been neglected in our education system. This is unfortunate, because philosophy has so much to offer us as human beings. It helps us to see the world as it really is, forces us to be honest, shows us that in spite of differences we are all basically the same and makes us examine the implications and consequences of our beliefs. Philosophy also teaches us not to fear questioning everything we have been taught to regard as true; it helps us learn not just what we believe but why we believe it; and finally, by teaching us how not only how best to think about problems but also how best to communicate with other people about them—and who better than philosophers themselves?

Philosophy helps us to see the world as it really is.

Philosophy can help us to see the world as it really is. It reminds us that there is more than one way to view any given situation, and it helps us to appreciate what each of these ways has to offer.

Philosophy helps us to see the world in a new way, by encouraging us to look at things from different angles. For example, if you had never been exposed before specifically through philosophy classes at school or college, then when someone asked your opinion on something (such as whether they should buy an iPad instead of an iPhone), you might have thought “Well… I don’t know.” But once philosophers taught their students how important it was for them not only understand themselves but also other people around them better too—and showed them how these two perspectives could change over time depending on context—then those same people began thinking differently about everything from politics down through everyday life experiences like food choices or choosing friends wisely!

Philosophy forces us to be honest.

Philosophy helps us to be honest with ourselves. It teaches us to question everything, including our beliefs and assumptions. If you ask yourself the right questions, you will find that there is much more in your life than what meets the eye.

Philosophy helps us see the world as it really is: not just as a collection of facts or objects but also as people with feelings and emotions; not just things but also things with meaning (or lack thereof). This kind of thinking can make us more tolerant of other people because we know that everyone has his/her own view on things – even if their views differ from ours!

Philosophy shows us that, in spite of differences, we are all basically the same.

Philosophy is a way of thinking that helps us see the world as it really is, rather than how we think it should be. It helps us to be honest with ourselves and others about our beliefs, so that we can find out what we really believe. Philosophy also makes us more tolerant of other people’s beliefs and ways of seeing things, since it forces us to consider them too!

Philosophy makes us examine the implications and consequences of our beliefs.

Philosophy helps us to see the world as it really is. When we study philosophy, we are given the opportunity to question everything and everyone around us. We learn that there are no easy answers, just different perspectives on a topic or situation. This knowledge makes us more aware of our actions and how they affect others.

Philosophy also teaches us about consequences: what happens if I go through with my plan? How will my family react if I take this job? Will this decision change who I am as a person?

Philosophy helps us to be more tolerant of other people.

Philosophy teaches us to be tolerant of other people’s views. It also teaches us that their points of view are as valid as our own, and we should not be intolerant of others’ viewpoints. This is important because it helps us understand why some people may disagree with your opinion or behavior; it will help you see them as human beings with their own hopes and fears, rather than just another member of society who needs to be controlled or manipulated in order to fit into the groupthink mentality prevalent throughout society today (more on this later).

Philosophy helps us to find out what we really believe.

In a world where we are constantly bombarded with information, it is difficult to know what we believe. Philosophy can help us understand this process of discovery.

Philosophy helps us to find out what we really believe and why we believe them. It also helps us understand if our beliefs are rational or not.

Philosophy teaches us not to fear questioning everything we have been taught to regard as true.

Philosophy is not a collection of facts, but a way of thinking. It teaches us not to fear questioning everything we have been taught to regard as true.

Philosophy helps us see the world in new ways by helping us understand that there are many different ways of seeing things, and that there are no absolute truths about anything we can’t question or change if necessary.

The main reason for studying philosophy is not to acquire knowledge, but to learn how to exercise and develop the mind

You might be thinking, “Why should I study philosophy? What do I learn from it?” To answer these questions, let’s first look at why you should study philosophy.

Philosophy is a way of learning how to think. It helps us explore the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. In other words, it’s a way of learning how to exercise and develop your mind by looking at things from different perspectives—what we call “perspectives” in this context are referred to as “ways” or “ways of thinking.”

What makes this so interesting is that there are many different perspectives on these issues: many philosophers (or thinkers) believe there are multiple ways or viewpoints on everything from morality to science; others believe there’s only one correct way; while still others disagree with each other entirely! This means that no matter what kind thereof you choose when engaging in philosophical inquiry such as yours then someone else may disagree completely with whatever conclusions come out after careful consideration…

Conclusion

Philosophy can be a useful tool in helping us understand the world and ourselves. It is a way of thinking that allows us to be more open-minded than we are willing to let ourselves be otherwise. We should never forget that philosophy teaches us how not only to see things differently but also how to live differently as well!