Practical Philosophy
The modern division of philosophy into theoretical philosophy and practical philosophy[1][2] has its origin in Aristotle's categories of natural philosophy and moral philosophy.[3]
The one has theory for its object, and the other practice.[1]
In Denmark,[4] Finland,[5] Germany,[6] Netherlands,[7] Sweden,[8] and United States[9] courses in theoretical and practical philosophy are taught separately, and are separate degrees.
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In Sweden[4] and Finland courses in theoretical and practical philosophy are taught separately, and are separate degrees.
Other countries may use a similar scheme—some Scottish universities, for example, divide philosophy into logic, metaphysics, and ethics—but in most universities around the world philosophy is taught as a single subject. There is also a unified philosophy subject in some Swedish universities, such as Södertörns Högskola.
Subjects of practical philosophy
Examples of practical philosophy subjects are:
Philosophical counseling[edit]
Main article: Philosophical counseling
Practical philosophy is also the use of philosophy and philosophical techniques in everyday life. This can take a number of forms including reflective practice, personal philosophical thinking, and philosophical counseling.
Examples of philosophical counseling subjects include:
- Philosophical counseling
- Philosophy of education
- Philosophy of law
- Philosophy of religion
- Philosophy of history
- Philosophy of social science
- Value theory
- Reflective practice