The purpose of philosophy is to provide tools to the human being to know the truth about his being and his existence in this world. Knowledge allows man to fill existential voids, managing to radically overcome his imperfection.
The human being from the beginning has been eager for knowledge, worrying about the existence of everything that surrounds him (nature, the universe, man), what he can see and what is unknown to him.
However, when he discovers technology, he changes his interests for material things that facilitate his way of life and generate personal satisfaction.
This causes him to end up forgetting the fundamental principles of human being and acting that ancient thinkers called the purpose of philosophy.
Philosophy is spoken of as a contemplative theme of the love of wisdom and for this they offer us a group of reflections that make the human being aware of his reality, of the pretensions of reason and of the needs of the heart.
Main purpose of philosophy
Aristotle, recognized as the father of logic.
The human being is full of mental confusions that he acquires in his multiple and messy tasks.
For this reason, the purpose of philosophy is to transcend man, focusing on what is really important, allowing him to free himself from situations that he should not live, put order in his life and his daily obligations, prioritizing and seeking peace of mind in his spirit.
Philosophy allows us to reach a high level of reflection and thereby develop critical thinking, which enables us to carry out an intercultural dialogue with greater security on the daily situations of society, rescuing the principles of ethics and respect for all human beings and the nature.
Some of the most influential philosophers in history.
It teaches us to face and understand social problems in a critical way without taking sides, so that an examination of the situation can be made by determining.
The points for and against are looked at, in a rational and argued way, listening to the other in such a way that an agreement and reconciliation are reached.
The purpose of philosophy is to take the human being and his mind beyond the material world, to confront the human being with what his life has been, what must change and how he can do it.
It enters the human being and scrutinizes their most intimate thoughts, generating an acceptance of errors in such a way that it is clear in which part of our demand and personal improvement we must work.
The technological advances of humanity have allowed the human being to think more about producing goods and services, engaging in unfair competition, framed in a consumerist and competitive society that makes man forget to reflect on:
- His being
- About the good and the bad
- About its surroundings
- On ethics
In addition, all that this must represent in his life, dictating a behavior that leads him to have better personal relationships, leading to new logos.
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