Structure of philosophy

The structure of philosophy

The diagram illustrates the structure of philosophy, breaking it down into different branches and historical periods.

• Gnoseology (Theory of Knowledge): Explores how we know the world and what we can know. It is divided into:
  • Empiricism: Knowledge comes through sensory experience.
  • Rationalism: Knowledge comes through reason.
  • Gnoseological Skepticism: The belief that knowledge is impossible or uncertain.
  • The world is knowable / The world is unknowable.
• Philosophy Branches:
  • Ontology (Study of Being): Deals with the nature of existence, being, and reality.
  • Anthropology (Study of Humans): Focuses on human nature and existence.
  • Ethics (Study of Morality): Explores moral principles and values.
  • Aesthetics: Deals with the nature of beauty and art.
• Stages of Western European Philosophy:
  • Ancient Philosophy: Focuses on fundamental questions about the world and human existence.
  • New Age Philosophy: Explores reason, faith, and the existence of God, and includes movements like Humanism and the multitude of philosophical schools.
• Key Questions:
  • The relationship between faith and reason.
  • Proof of God's existence.

This diagram serves as a visual guide to understanding the fundamental concepts and historical development of philosophy.