Philosophy

"In the sixth century B.C., a new way of thought arose in parts of the Greek world-the beginning of what the Greeks later called philosophy, which means "love of wisdom."

-The Ancient Mediterranean World; Page 72

Philosophy's birthplace coincided with democracy, modern literature, citizenship, and other matters of utmost importance during the sixth century B.C. in Greece. Philosophy is an important thing to study because it looks at the bigger picture; why things are how they are and if in fact things actually are how they appear. Philosophy opens people up to the possibility that their reality may not be quite what they thought it was. The problem with philosophy has always been, and looks as if it will continue to be, that it is a subject that leaves many questions unanswered. It often moves in endless circles that give one no reasonable assurance or proof about a certain matter. Nevertheless, it is important to question what has been taught, for without questioning there will never be any intellectual progress.