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PHILOSOPHY AND IT´S PHILOSOPHER What is philosophy? Most definitions of philosophy have been fairly controversial in part because what has been called philosophy has changed drastically in the course of history. The word philosophy originated from Greek words philia (love) and sophia (wisdom) carrying the meaning love of wisdom. Philosophy is a general overview of how our society functions, how we think and the many ways in which we act. It could also be described as the love of wisdom. As individuals we are introduced to ideas that test our knowledge of the different concepts of life, with questions such as who are we and why were we brought here? Philosophical questions have made an impact on us with thoughts that don't usually have an answer to the question which was brought forward, and to which neither side knows the answer to. Philosophy searches for the truth and questioning the unquestionable. It satisfies, or seeks to satisfy, the intellectual desire for comprehensive knowledge and understanding. Philosophers need to be open-minded and never closing door. They have to be accepting and be able to accept changes. A philosopher is curious, reflective and critical. Big philosophical questions like ‘Who is god?’, â