Michael Mitchell: Archive

Here are ten absolute truths about philosophy.

• 01. Philosophy is the science that studies the fundamental nature of existence.
• 02. Philosophy is the logical foundation of all other sciences, which study particular aspects of existence.
• 03. Humans need philosophy to validate our thoughts and guide our actions.
• 04. If you don't consciously define your philosophy by choice, your subconscious will define it by chance.
• 05. All of your knowledge is conditioned by your philosophy.
• 06. All of your actions are determined by your philosophy.
• 07. If your philosophy consists of contradictory views, all of your knowledge is questionable.
• 08. If your philosophy consists of contradictory views, all of your actions are misguided.
• 09. The branches of philosophy are metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, politics and esthetics.
• 10. Religion is a primitive form of philosophy.

Thanks for considering these ten facts about philosophy. I hope they did their part in proving to you philosophy is a crucial human need.