Reference: Postulate Mechanics
As knowledge became more sophisticated, it progressed from religion to philosophy and science. All the early philosophers and scientists were man of religion. They were attempting to know the world; and, therefore, God. They were not satisfied with a theistic interpretation of God.
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Definition of PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy, literally means, “the love of wisdom.” It is a systematic study of general and fundamental questions concerning topics like existence, reason, knowledge, value, mind, and language. It is a rational and critical inquiry that reflects on its own methods and assumptions.
The scientific method is a product of philosophy, that has taken the seeking of answers to a new level. The scientific method has been pretty successful in the realm of matter and energy, where the experience has been pretty uniform for everybody. However, it has run into trouble in the areas where experience has been subject to increasing interpretation, such as, in the realm of thought.
The scientific method has always sought consistency with our perception of the universe. As perceptions get finer and more uncertain, it is necessary to establish consistency at the broadest level possible, and then use that certainty to establish consistency at the next level, and so on. This is assisted by the principle of Oneness and the concept of anomalies (See LOGIC).
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Notes
Philosophy has followed the same path as religion, which is the seeking of answers. From philosophy has come the more robust method of investigation, which is science. When we take a broad view of religion, philosophy and science, we see a powerful and insatiable drive to find answers.
Philosophy has achieved a remarkable precision in its investigation of the physical phenomena through its scientific method. But the same precision has been lacking when it comes to the spiritual or thought phenomena. This has slowed down the progress of philosophy.
Now that we can state the principle of Oneness with precision, we can review and strengthen the gains that philosophy has made until now and move forward from there.
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Key Misconception
More than a misconception, what seems to be missing from the subject of philosophy, is a method to assimilate all the knowledge that we have gathered. That requires the principle of Oneness.
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More Misconceptions
You may discover more misconceptions on your own, if you contemplate on each sentence of the above definition with mindfulness. Please see:
Or, you may end up improving upon this definition.
Good luck!
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