The first episode of the 365 Days of Philosophy podcast. Support the show by heading to https://www.patreon.com/kyliesturgess.

Firstly, how do we define philosophy? If we take the original translation, philosophia, it’s the love (philos) of wisdom (Sophia). But it’s one thing to love an abstract concept.

Philosophy is more than just the admiration of wisdom. One of the earliest classes I took in the subject examined the importance of prudence, the governing of self via reason.

So already we’re bringing up the idea of philosophy having some kind of purpose – helping out with life.

And if it’s helping out with life, then it’s an activity as well, something that involves doing. Whenever we engage in philosophy, we might find ourselves arguing concepts, investigating ideas and critically engaging with topics.

As for topics, there’s a large range. Philosophy and politics. Philosophy and the environment. Art, science, you name it.

For the rest of the year I’ll be taking a look at the history and different elements that make up philosophy.