The Value of Philosophy

The study of philosophy is often viewed by those who preoccupy themselves with science or prabtical matters as something that is concerned with ôinnocent but useless trifling, hair-splitting distinctions, and controversies on matters concerning which knowledge is impossible,ö (Russell, 1). Russell argues that such a perspective is short-sighted, primarily because such individuals have a misguided idea about the ôends of life

ö (Russell, 1). Also, these individuals often fail to recognize the ôkind of goodsö which philosophy concerns itself with (Russell, 1).

Such views as those described above often stem from the fact that philosophy is not a practice whose final outcome arrives at absolute answers to the questions that most intrigue us. These questions include ones such as: What is the meaning of life? How do we know wh

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