Should we question philosophy?

Question

Should we question philosophy?

Answer 1

Yes, because if you read my answer to your other question, you will notice that the mind of an infant is working automatically, but that does not mean it is working correctly.

At first the infant does not know the difference from his mother and a nice nurse. He might know that one gives him a bottle and one gives him a nipple, but he doesn't know "nurse" from "mommy."

So if you don't question philosophy, how do you know the difference between (for example) "ethical egoism" and "rational egoism"?

Or between "common sovereignty" and "common good"?

How would you know "cause" from "effect"?

You automatically question philosophy every day. But some people do it like a science, and others do it haphazzardly as if on autopilot. Most people fall somewhere in the middle, some of the time.

Answer 2

Its like questioning ur love for cats.U enjoy their skin,their touch,their whole being and u ask urself:why am i a philocat?

Wisdom(sofia)is an idea.Then if u question u being accustomed with the idea,u question ur faith to its truth.Then u philosophise again.:-)

  As a conclusion,everything is real,and u are really being accustomed(philos) to it,knowing it or not.

Answer 3

Logic is also a part of Science.

Not scientific as it can't be sensible physical science.

Analysis is the Humane trend and quality.

That is Life ....... Vedanta.

It's the conclusion of Psychology.

Yes Human thinks!

Answer 4

Philosophy *IS* questioning.

Thats all that it is at its core. Questioning things, trying to understand them.

Answer 5

Perhaps, but this can get us into trouble too.

Answer 6

.....................YES...................

Answer 7

Philosophy is a question.

Question that.

Answer 8

You should question everything, especially other people's opinions.  Yes, that includes mine.

Answer 9

We should question everything, including this statement.

Answer 10

Philosophy begins from the assumption that it is better to try to understand than not. Someone who takes that as wrong, of course, will see no reason to say why.

Answer 11

Philosophy is born of the question, "why?" So why not question the reason behind questioning?

It is a cycle, however. Every question will have an answer than can itself be questions, ad infinitum. This sounds like a slippery slope...