RE: Blind faith and evolution
September 18, 2013 at 12:57 pm
(This post was last modified: September 18, 2013 at 12:59 pm by Walking Void.)
Enrico, this is philosophy from dictionary.com:
And this is from MW:
It is reasonable, do You agree?
Quote: philosophy [ fi-los-uh-fee ]
noun [plural phi·los·o·phies.]
1. the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.
2. any of the three branches, namely natural philosophy, moral philosophy, and metaphysical philosophy, that are accepted as composing this study.
3. a particular system of thought based on such study or investigation: the philosophy of Spinoza.
4. the critical study of the basic principles and concepts of a particular branch of knowledge, especially with a view to improving or reconstituting them: the philosophy of science.
5. a system of principles for guidance in practical affairs.
6. an attitude of rationality, patience, composure, and calm in the presence of troubles or annoyances.
And this is from MW:
Quote: Main Entry: phi·los·o·phy Pronunciation: \fə-ˈlä-s(ə-)fē\Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -phies Etymology: Middle English philosophie, from Anglo-French, from Latin philosophia, from Greek, from philosophos philosopher Date: 14th century 1 a (1) : all learning exclusive of technical and practical arts (2) : the sciences and liberal arts medicine, law, and theology <a doctor of philosophy> (3) : the 4-year college course of a major seminary b (1) archaic : PHYSICAL SCIENCE (2) : ETHICS c : a discipline comprising as its core , aesthetics, ethics, , and epistemology 2 a : pursuit of wisdom b : a search for a general understanding of values and reality by chiefly rather than observational means c : an analysis of the grounds of and concepts expressing fundamental beliefs 3 a : a system of philosophical concepts b : a theory underlying or regarding a sphere of activity or thought <the philosophy of war> 4 a : the most basic beliefs, concepts, and attitudes of an individual or group b : calmness of temper and judgment befitting a philosopher
It is reasonable, do You agree?