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What is the definition of philosophy according to the passage?
Philosophy is a rational critical thinking of a more or less systematic kind about the conduct of life, the general nature of the world, and the justification of belief.
What is the goal of philosophy according to the passage?
The goal of philosophy is wisdom, and wisdom requires questioning what is questionable.
What are the four main branches of philosophy mentioned in the passage?
The four main branches of philosophy mentioned are: Metaphysics, Epistemology, Logic, and Axiology/Ethics.
What is the study of existence in philosophy called?
The study of existence in philosophy is called Metaphysics.
What is the study of knowledge in philosophy called?
The study of knowledge in philosophy is called Epistemology.
What is the study of art and beauty in philosophy called?
The study of art and beauty in philosophy is called Axiology.
What is the study of action and ethics in philosophy called?
The study of action and ethics in philosophy is called Ethics or Moral Philosophy.
What are some of the fundamental questions in philosophy mentioned in the passage?
Some of the fundamental questions in philosophy mentioned in the passage include: What is it to be human? What is the best sort of life to live? What is Happiness? What do we know and how do we know it? Is time real? Do mathematical objects exist? Can you really experience anything objectively? What is death?
What is the passage's definition of what ethics is not?
The passage states that ethics is not based solely on feelings of right or wrong, nor is it solely the purview of religion or religious beliefs.
Test your knowledge on the rational critical thinking about life, the world's nature, and belief justification. Explore questions about human existence and the best way to live, in the realm of philosophy.
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