Philosophy: Intro

  “In contrast to other branches of science and the humanities, philosophy lacks a predetermined object of study. There can be philosophy of anything because philosophy is a method, a way of looking at the world and reflecting on it, rather than the study of a particular, concrete phenomenon. This allows philosophers to be in constant dialog with other areas of knowledge, to move with ease from one discipline to another, to take nothing for granted, to question every assumption, and to offer refreshing and innovative points of view that can serve as catalysts for any debate." ― Susana Monsó, Playing Possum: How Animals Understand Death