In my opinion philosophy is a reasoned pursuit of fundamental truths, a quest for a comprehensive understanding of the world, and a study of the principles of conduct. Philosophy is in a sense inescapable: life confronts every thoughtful person with some philosophical questions, and nearly everyone is often guided by philosophical assumptions, even if unconsciously. ... In these and other ways the study of philosophy contributes immeasurably in both academic and other pursuits. ...

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Throughout his work "On Free Choice of the Will," he repeatedly calls upon God's help and assistance to guide his reasoning and arguments, yet it is his own intelligence that allows him to quickly formulate his responses to Evodius" questions. ... A good place to start on the road to enlightenment is with the study of philosophy. ...

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People believed in science, philosophy, and society to bring them rational laws and standards of which to critically observe and evaluate the universe, and to guide them in their daily lives. ... He argued that philosophy deals only in the realm of logical thoughts, and that since thought is expressed through language, true philosophy should deal with the study of language. ...

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