The Meaning of Philosophy
Each of us has a philosophy, even though we may out be aware of it. We all have some ideas concerning physical objects, our fellow persons, the meaning of life, death, God, right and wrong, beauty and ugliness, and the like. Of course, these ideas are acquired in a variety of ways, and they may be vague and confused. We are continuously engaged, especially during the early years of our lives, in acquiring views and attitudes from our family, from friends, and from various otherindividuals and groups. These attitudes also may be greatly influenced by movies, television, music lyrics, and books.