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Outline the characteristics of Philosophy.

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Philosophy transcends common sense view of world. It is characterized by the following:

1.Philosophy is CRITICAL

Accepts only what is well grounded
Bases convictions, beliefs, and actions on well reasoned grounds
Frees us from slogans, hypocrisy

2.Philosophy is INQUIRING

Open minded view of worlds
360% perceptibility of issues, not straight – jacket

3.Philosophy is QUESTIONING

Not yes men/women
Questions – popular views, values, norms, traditions etc
Paradigm example SOCRATES

4.Philosophy is REFLECTIVE

Scrutinizes common sense view to discover the underlying basis and validity

5.Philosophy is RATIONAL

Relies on power of reason to see the how we can stretch human reason to answer fundamental questions

marto answered the question on April 30, 2019 at 08:30

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