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Thales of Miletus is usually regarded as the first "philosopher". More particularly, he is the first of the Greek "Pre-socratic" philosophers (philosophers before Socrates). Thales and the other presocratics are sometimes called "sophists", and Socrates was a sort of anti-sophist who used a method of interrogation ("the elenchus") to reveal the ignorance and confusion behind the sophist's claims to knowledge. Against the sophists, who claimed to be wise, Socrates and his followers called themselves "philosophers", that is, "lovers of wisdom", to show that they were still trying to figure out the answers, and did not yet claim to have the final answers to everything.
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When did philosophy start?
Philosophy as a structured discipline has its origins in Ancient Greece, with pre-Socratic thinkers like Thales and Pythagoras in the 6th century BCE. However, philosophical inquiry can be traced back to early human civilizations through texts such as the Vedas and the Egyptian Book of the Dead.
Where did philosophy start?
in Greece
Where did philosophy start at?
in Greece
What did Confucius start?
Confucius started a philosophy called Confuciunism.
How can you publish your own philosophy book?
You can start by writing the philosophy book consisting of your own thoughts and views of the world and such of that nature. Then after writing it , you would want to get it revised and then published.
Is there such a thing as a assosiates degree in philosophy?
I have never been made aware of an associates in philosophy. Typically, students who plan on pursuing a bachelor's in philosophy start with an associates of arts in liberal arts at the associates level. It fits the intended degree nicely.
List of famous people with a philosophy degree?
Bruce Lee and Steve Martin. That is a start to get this one going!
What is cultural philosophy?
Cultural philosophy is the study of how culture influences and shapes our understanding of philosophy. It examines how values, beliefs, norms, and practices within different cultures impact philosophical thought, and how philosophy in turn influences cultural beliefs and behaviors. It explores the relationship between culture and philosophical ideas.
How do you use philosophy in a sentence?
It is the philosophy of many scholars my philosophy is (then you tell what your philosophy is)!
How do you use philosophy in sentence?
It is the philosophy of many scholars my philosophy is (then you tell what your philosophy is)!
What is your philosophy in teaching How is your moral philosophy related to yourteaching philosophy?
Philosophy in life
What has the author Lily Beck written?
Lily Beck has written: 'The story of oriental philosophy' -- subject(s): Buddha (The concept), Buddhism, Chinese Philosophy, Confucius and Confucianism, Hindu Philosophy, Japanese Philosophy, Persian Philosophy, Philosophy, Chinese, Philosophy, Hindu, Philosophy, Japanese, Philosophy, Persian
