Most definitions of philosophy have been fairly controversial partly because what has been called philosophy has changed drastically in the course of history. What used to be a part of the philosophical inquiries detached themselves from it. This is why most academic subject began as some aspect as philosophy and branched off into knowledge and became specialized. The word philosophy originated from Greek words philia (love) and Sophia (wisdom) carrying the meaning love of wisdom. The essential part of being a good philosopher is the faculty of wonder. Philosophy searches for the truth and questioning the unquestionable.
             Intrinsically it satisfies or seeks to satisfy, the intellectual desire for comprehensive knowledge and understanding. Philosophers need to be open-minded and never closing the door. They have to be accepting and be able to accept changes. A philosopher is curious, reflective and critical. Big philosophical questions like 'Who is god?', 'Where does the world come from?', 'What is life?' has remained unanswered. Questions of this genre are asked in every culture, every religion and through every period. The quest of philosophy is to answer these questions.
             Philosophy makes people doubt their beliefs. They make people query their cultural norms and what they have been putting faith into and brought up believing. People who are easily influence might think twice about their beliefs and those who hold true faith in what they already belief think philosophy is a load of rubbish and immature. They ignore the big questions and are too occupied searching for material things. They ignore the fact that these questions are yet to be answered but opt to remain oblivious to it. By philosophizing, people reflect and criticize their most deeply held conceptions and beliefs.
             Essentially, the sole purpose of a normal life is to perpetuate and thrive to expand and fill the world galaxy with it. When we humans have gotten pas...