Philosophy: mother of all of sciences because of the idea of wisdom (knowledge,
ideas, propositions, arguments) Greek word: Philia (love) Sophia (wisdom) : means “love of wisdom” : continuous questioning and inquiring : subject matter: Human being (because we have minds) Branches of Philosophy 1. Metaphysics: studies the whole reality : the essence, nature and existence 2. Epistemology: questioning the foundation of specific reality 3. Axiology: study of value and art 4. Aesthetics: beauty and art; own perception 5. Ethics: moral value of human person