There are different interpretations of what philosophy is. The video gives a general explanation of what it is and why we use it. To me it is all about asking questions and trying to understand the world around us. Philosophy is also a state of mind or an idea. Everyone has different philosophies of how to live life. Philosophers seem to be obsessed with trying to find answers to questions.

To me, philosophy is about looking at the world from different perspectives. Its about admitting that you are wrong and trying to see different ways. You are only half right if you see that your concepts and ideas work. You still have to continue challenging things. Some people do not enjoy this subject because they do not enjoy thinking a whole lot. If this is the way that you see philosophy I am proud to say that that is your philosophy and opinion. But consider philosophy a great way to see the world in new was and to adopt new ways of life and see if they are more beneficial to you.

I find that philosophy is a debatable subject because not everybody agrees on one thing. Personally I believe there are eternal and universal truths. Some philosophers see truth and others see relativity. What is see is temporary truth and universal truth. You may say something that is true at that moment but ten minutes later it may be a lie. Many philosophers are also obsessed with finding truth wherever it may be. Many subjects such as science, math, and physics branch from philosophy because they are all interpretations of reality and they shed light on certain truths. Perhaps philosophy is best seen as a way to more fully understand things.

I think we study philosophy because it can help in our studies with other subjects. To adopt new ideas and to "think outside the box" is a gift. Many schools make the mistake of teaching students how to think a certain way. Critical thinking which is very much parallel to philosophy is a great think to have as it is grounded in reality. On the other hand too much critical thinking could be bad. That is why creativity and the fusion of two ideas is what imagination can offer. And is far more important than knowledge as Albert Einstein would say. Which is a philosophical statement that I think applies to all of us.