ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PHILOSOPHY

Philosophy
The original meaning of the word philosophy comes from the Greek roots Philo- meaning
"love" and -Sophos, or "wisdom." When someone studies philosophy they want to understand
how and why people do certain things and how to live a good life. In other words, they want to
know the meaning of life. Add the suffix -er to philosophy, and you get a word for someone
whose job it is to think these big thoughts. Philosophy means the study of proper behavior, and
the search for wisdom.

OTHER MEANINGS:
Philosophy is a combination of two Greek words, Philein, Sophia, meaning lover of
wisdom. In ancient times a lover of wisdom could be related to any area where intelligence was
expressed. This could be in business, politics, human relations, or carpentry and other skills.
Philosophy had a "wholeness" approach to life in antiquity. In contrast to this, some modern
definitions restrict philosophy to what can be known by science or the analysis of language.

THREE EXAMPLES OF WISDOM

1. PROPER MANNER

- This attitude is quite simply, but very demanding, it includes. Such as, focus,
mindfulness, awareness, limitations and boundaries. In every corner of
seminary, proper manner is highly applicable. Whether it is in the chapel,
dormitory, refectory, classroom, and even in basketball court and in any
games. A proper manner must be the core of many of us. As one of my
formator once said, Proper Time, Proper Place, Proper Manner.

2. HAVING A GOOD JUDGMENT

- People usually judge the situation as it is, without investigating and seeing it
in bigger picture or as a whole. As a seminarian studying Philosophy, it is a
challenge for me to be a man of prudent and a sagacious kind of person. To
have a good judgment, I think I need to have a peaceful mind and heart and a
keen understanding to grasp things under the sun.