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INTRODUCTION: PHILOSOPHY
There could be readers who know philosophy and have their own philosophy without a systematic knowledge about the meaning, scope, nature and history of philosophy. There could also be readers who have some idea about philosophy and yet they do not know what value philosophy has in the present day world. This introduction is written specially for those who have not undergone systematic courses in Philosophy at University but are intellectually quite rational and intuitively always aspiring towards better life through transformation of consciousness at a higher level. I have, therefore, tried to explain in brief the meaning, the philosophical enlightenment, philosophy as meta-science and worldview, philosophy in todays world and the value of philosophy. The scholars may please excuse me for finding this introduction too introductory for Philosophy.
What is philosophy:
The starting point of philosophy is 'Wonder' and wonder probably is as old as humanity. We all have such experiences of moments that often make us wonder. We are all philosophers on at least some occasions. We do work and function without wondering and embrace traditional or popular "prepackaged ideology," which provides ready made answers to fundamental questions. Both 'having' philosophy and 'doing' philosophy or 'philosophizing', though in contrast, are in search for insight and understanding. "In fact, philosophy could be understood as the
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