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Today, more than ever it is very useful to study philosophy. Our culture seems to be suffering from a kind of philosophical illiteracy. As we become more mechanized, technological, specialized and money-focused, we tend to de-emphasize the study of history, culture, philosophy, and humanities. This results in a vast unfamiliarity with other times, people and ideas. Our partiality is magnified because we see so little of the big picture. Without the broad exposure to the world of ideas, we have very few tools for seeing contemporary situations in the proper context. Our viewpoints and behaviors tend to be more narrow and self-serving and we see alternative forms of expression as being "bad", "boring", or "strange" instead of interesting. Our tolerance for variety is diminished and our judgmental natures are reinforced.

Philosophy is the framework for a life of purpose. Studying philosophy can broaden and deepen our understanding of alternatives. It can help us to realize new possibilities. It can help us recognize fallacies in behavior and ideas. It helps clarify our thinking and can make our behavior and thinking more consistent. We can deepen and broaden our core beliefs through a study of philosophy.

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