Philosophy and its Major Branches: An Introduction

Philosophy and its Major Branches: An Introduction

Philosophy and its Major Branches An Introduction · Love of Wisdom · The Mother of All Disciplines Sections Learning Objectives What is Philosophy? Philosophers Define It Queen of the Sciences Metaphysics Epistemology Axiology & Logic Knowledge Check 4 Flashcards 8 Progress 1 / 9 Learning Objectives 1 Define philosophy from its Greek roots and recognise that it begins in aporia — the productive confusion that arises when we question what we take for granted 2 Recall key definitions offered by Socrates, Hobbes, Kant, Hegel, Marx, Russell and Wittgenstein, and notice how each frames philosophy differently 3 Explain why philosophy is called the “Queen of the Sciences” or “Mother of all Disciplines” 4 Distinguish the four major branches — Metaphysics, Epistemology, Axiology and Logic — and state the central questions each branch asks 5 See how the branches interlock: every field of knowledge ultimately rests on philosophical ground when its fundamental units are questioned Tip: Philosophy is not a body of finis…