Practical philosophy

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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]

Examples of practical philosophy subjects are:

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

See also

References

Related Articles

Wikiwand AI