Philosophy and how is it different from other areas of inquiry

1. What is philosophy and how is it different from other areas of inquiry? What differentiates philosophy from merely ‘sounding off’ about something—or indeed from ‘bullshitting’? How can the study of philosophy benefit us today? In what ways could it complement our study of other subjects?

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1. What are some fundamental differences between Eastern and Western approaches to philosophy? Are there some important similarities? Use an example of at least one philosopher from each tradition.

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