46 Best Philosophy Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

Alma Pando
Answered: Mar 28, 2018

Atomistic view is a philosophycal thought that originated in atomism or the atomic theory: the theory that every matter found in the universe is compo...Read More

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What essential characteristics of legal punishment distinguish it from other types of punishment?

J. Goodman, Web Content Writer
Answered: Feb 01, 2019

The essential characteristics of legal punishment are it must be oppressive and condemnation to the person who committed a crime. There are different kinds of how severe legal punishments to a...Read More

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What is considered as the Guardian of Public Purse in India?

H. Martin, Content Writer
Answered: Jul 17, 2018

The comptroller and the auditor general of India is considered as the person responsible for the purse of India. This means that all official payments need to go by him on order to be approved...Read More

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What is the purpose of philosophy in education?

C. Reyes
Answered: Sep 17, 2019

The truth is, the importance of philosophy in education cannot be overemphasized. The sole purpose of philosophy in education is to facilitate fast accessibility to certain facts or truth we...Read More

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Who is the father of philosophy?

C. Reyes
Answered: Sep 17, 2019

Most of the time, when a question like this is asked, people tend to go for Socrates. The truth is there was someone like Thales of Miletus who is more qualified to receive the title. Thales of...Read More

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Was Osho a philosopher?

C. Reyes
Answered: Sep 17, 2019

If you can try and make frantic efforts to know many things about Osho, then you will know Osho was just an opposite to everything philosophy stands for, although he was at a particular time a...Read More

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Where did philosophy begin?

E. Barnes
Answered: Sep 18, 2019

Philosophy firstly emerged among the Greek and Roman philosophers in the 600 BC. It all started when men began to put their thinking into work, wondering what their purpose on earth actually was....Read More

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What does philosophy mean to you?

E. Barnes
Answered: Sep 18, 2019

Having the knowledge of the root words that make up philosophy; "Philo," meaning love, and "Sophia," meaning knowledge. Philosophy, to me, simply means the love of exercising and application of...Read More

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What is the difference between Sapere and Conoscere?

K. Keturah
Answered: Nov 19, 2019

Sapere and conoscere have the same English meaning, but they are dialectically different. Sapere and conoscere in French are referred to as 'connaitre' and 'savoir,' in Welsh as 'adnabod' and...Read More

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What did Pythagoras believe?

Perez D.Scarlett
Answered: May 03, 2018

Pythagoras was a teacher of many things. He developed the theory that the soul passes into another body after death. He developed a whole way of life which would lead to salvation. He believed...Read More

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What is the difference between Fact and Truth?

I. Klose, Accountant
Answered: Jul 05, 2019

Based on the concept of fact and opinion, a fact can best be described as something that can be proven true. Everyone accepts the truth. Therefore, facts are researched and then accepted, whereas...Read More

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How many branches of philosophy are there?

E. Barnes
Answered: Sep 18, 2019

There are about six branches of philosophy. All these branches are active areas where philosophers discuss general problems, and other fundamental problems that are thought-provoking. These...Read More

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Which Philosopher is not among the golden age Indian Philosophers?

E. Barnes, Professional Gamer
Answered: Jun 23, 2019

The correct answer to this question is Kapila. The name Kapila can refer to many people in texts from the medieval and ancient periods and the references are never the same. Along with people,...Read More

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Is philosophy a part of science?

C. Reyes
Answered: Sep 17, 2019

Both science and philosophy are two major branches of knowledge that are connected in some ways. I believe science and philosophy work hand in hand. Philosophy can be regarded as a comprehensive...Read More

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Is there anything beyond science?

C. Reyes
Answered: Sep 17, 2019

The fact that there are so many things that are yet to be explained through science suggests there are a lot of things beyond science. While we appreciate the various works of science and the...Read More

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