Does Philosophy Matter? (The Short Answer)

 Does Philosophy Matter? (The Short Answer)

A characteristic of philosophical wisdom--the apprehension of the true nature of reality--is to know what everything is for [1], and thus the meaning and value of it.[2]  Once one knows the purpose, one can better determine what is and is not proper, or good, concerning everything, and ultimately how to live.[3]

God says one may brag about understanding and knowing Him (Jer. 9:24).  Philosophy is a way we can better understand and know God, as well as set others free from the captivity of wrong thinking (2 Tim. 2:24-26), guard ourselves from it (Col. 2:8), and destroy those wrong ideas in their attempt to eclipse the knowledge of God and His glory (2 Cor. 10:5).  Proverbs 23:7 states that as one thinks, so one is.  One’s philosophy largely determines one’s view of reality, morality, and thus how one acts, feels, and thinks.[4]  Romans 12:2 commands us to not be conformed to the world but be transformed.  How? By the renewing of our minds.

Proper philosophy helps one live the life Jesus modeled, the life He enables and expects us to live as well.

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1 John Passmore, “Philosophy”, 217.
2 Ibid., 218.
3 Ibid.
4 Del Tackett, “The Truth Project” DVD series.