Lol Physics is an applied field of Math, and like two percent of it is Science.

@DZhukovin 2%...interesting... cause the last time I checked, you can't do much of anything without it.

So are you saying any metaphysical inquiries are point less endeavors? Since my existence is finite, you might have a point. I can't help but be drawn to the fundamentals and build my philosophy henceforth. Where would you suggest I start? I did a quick search of "descriptive philosophy," and oddly got no results. So I'm not sure what you mean. If you have time to explain it, I would be greatly appreciative. Thanks

@contravalid

I never said that metaphysical inquiries are pointless. This was actually never said by me and if I find out that you have insulted me one more time, I am going to report your profile for harassment. I am so serious about this, I do NOT appreciate being messed with online. (Also, I liked Aristotle's Metaphysics, so that was a bad time to not be attentive to the conversation.)

Learning all of philosophy can be very lengthy. Just don't get caught up in bias and be very keen to innate fallacies of certain reasoning.

For example, materialism has a bias because when everything is thought of as matter, then it invites the conclusion that everything is the same thing because "matter" is a fixed definition, so there is an invitation for everything to be one variable.

Anyway, descriptive philosophy is any philosophy that deals in truths and is not action-oriented. That can mean that the process of personalized assumption in favor of gathering more perspective, data, and reasoning is favored, also.

Check out this website. It is pretty informative on the history of philosophy. Pick whatever interests you, and get started:

[historyofphilosophy.net]

Some topics I am interested are Metaphysics, political philosophy, hermeneutics, asian philosophy, metaphilosophy, philosophy of language, normative philosophy, semantics, epistemiology, epistemics, moral philosophy and meta-ethics.

I'm sorry you felt insulted, as that's not at all my style. My degree is in history, so I have no formal understanding of philosophy. Only resently have I taken a deep dive. So obviously, I'm struggling with all the terminology. Thanks for your direction as this was my sole intention. You have given me plenty to work with. Also, I am trying to watch my words; unlike many on this sight, who blatantly make personal assumptions quite contentiously. The last thing I want to do is have any association with this type. I want to foster unpretentious, constructive dialogue. I'm also very new to social media, so please take me on my word. I ment no disrespect.

@contravalid It's cool

@contravalid Oh dear, looks like you annoyed poor old Daniel. It doesn't take too much! Don't be afraid of robust argument here. Whatever you want to share do it!. A historian in the pub seems a very good arrangement. And although my discipline is rooted in philosophy, its basically a load of hot air with philosophers attempting to out-philosophise each other. Doesn't really do anything practical other than stretch the brain muscles. Enjoy your time here and don't worry too much about rattling cages. That's part of the fun!

@NerdyOkieDude

You see my point?

Whilst there are those asking 'fundamental philosophical questions' there are others in the world who are struggling to simply survive so as to be lucky to get to that same level.

I see privilege and indifference rearing its ugly head. I agree with Marx - the point, however, is to change it.

@NerdyOkieDude

I would say a political solution is necessary to address hunger, not a philosophical one.

@NerdyOkieDude

"The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways. The point, however, is to change it." Karl Marx

As an aside. All the civilised aspects of British society which are defined by the legacy of Democratic Socialism (such as the NHS and the Welfare State) were the result of grass roots political campaigning. Philosophers were not part of that.

I get your point, but I can walk and chew gum. When I'm not volunteering full time for a local charity providing thoes exact needs, I must confess. I do indulge in metaphysical, philosophical thought. Is this problematic? I don't want to be argumentative, but what would you prefer I think about?

@Ellatynemouth Again I agree totally. Its like our friend Maslow indicates. Get the fundamentals sorted first. Hungry people don't give a jot who can provide the best rhetoric for their Q&As. They need food. Philosophy is a great game to play if you are a comfortable Westerner with a myriad of 1st world problems like "They didn't have any damn Parmesan in the shop today" or " I can't find my Louis V bag and I'm meeting Sandra in ten minutes" In real life, disastrous problems require political solutions and action, not weeks and years of pondering!