Practical philosophy

In today's world, it is inevitable not to be curious about Practical philosophy. Whether we are talking about a current topic, a historical figure or a natural phenomenon, Practical philosophy arouses widespread interest in society. The influence of Practical philosophy can be observed in different areas, from popular culture to academia, including politics and economics. That is why it is relevant to thoroughly explore everything related to Practical philosophy, understanding its importance and the impact it has on our lives. In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of Practical philosophy, exploring its different facets and its meaning in the current context.

This article is about practical philosophy in general. For the Gilles Deleuze's book Spinoza: Practical Philosophy, see Spinoza: Practical Philosophy.

Practical philosophy concerns itself mainly with subjects that have applications in life, like the study of values, norms, politics, art, etc.[1] The modern division of philosophy into theoretical philosophy and practical philosophy[2][3] has its origin in Aristotle's categories of natural and moral philosophy.[4] The one has theory for its object and the other practice.[2]

Subjects of practical philosophy

Examples of practical philosophy subjects are:

Philosophical counseling

Main article: Philosophical counseling

Practical philosophy is also the use of philosophy and philosophical techniques in everyday life. This can take a number of forms including reflective practice, personal philosophical thinking, and philosophical counseling.

Examples of philosophical counseling subjects include:

University education

In Sweden[5] and Finland courses in theoretical and practical philosophy are taught separately, and are separate degrees. Other countries may use a similar scheme—some Scottish universities, for example, divide philosophy into logic, metaphysics, and ethics—but in most universities around the world philosophy is taught as a single subject. There is also a unified philosophy subject in some Swedish universities, such as Södertörns Högskola.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Practical Philosophy". Department of Philosophy. Lund University. 2021-11-19. Retrieved 21 Feb 2024.
  2. ^ a b Immanuel Kant, Lectures on Ethics, Cambridge University Press, 2001, p. 41 ("On Universal Practical Philosophy"). Original text: Immanuel Kant, Kant’s Gesammelte Schriften, Band XXVII – Moralphilosophie, 1. Hälfte, 1974, p. 243.
  3. ^ Albert Schwegler, A History of Philosophy in Epitome, D. Appleton, 1877, p. 312.
  4. ^ Aristotle, Metaphysics, Book 1.
  5. ^ Department of Philosophy, Stockholm University