Standard definition for Philosophy

[wajed]

Is there a standard definition for Philosophy? If not, why?

Do you think it is useful to have one?

AFAIK, there is no standard definition, because there is no common characteristics between all bits of Philosophy. I think we can solve this problem by concentrating on what is most relevant, and leaving the rest for other fields, maybe new fields.

 

[G01]

Philosophy- love of wisdom.

 

[disregardthat]

Philosophy- love of wisdom.

That's not a definition, it is the etymological meaning of the word.

 

[Containment]

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/philosophy

Seems standard enough to me.

 

[Evo]

Thread solved.