Applied Philosophy
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An Applied Philosophy is a philosophy discipline that is an applied discipline.
- AKA: Practical Philosophy.
- Context:
- It can (typically) address Practical Real-World Issues such as Contemporary Ethical Dilemmas, Social Problems, and Public Policy.
- It can (typically) use Philosophical Methods and Philosophical Concepts.
- It can (often) involve Interdisciplinary Research with fields such as Law, Medicine, and Business.
- It can range from being a Specific Ethical Framework to being a Broad Philosophical Discourse.
- It can explore Moral Implications of Technological Advancements, such as AI Ethics.
- It can address Social Justice Issues through the lens of Philosophical Analysis.
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- Example(s):
- Philosophy of Education, which examines the philosophical foundations of education and explores issues such as the aims of education, the role of teachers, and the nature of learning.
- Applied Ethics, such as professional ethics, such as:
- Bioethics, which showcases the application of ethical principles to issues in Biology and Medicine, including debates on genetic engineering, end-of-life care, and medical research.
- Legal Ethics, which addresses ethical issues in the practice of law, including lawyer-client relationships, confidentiality, and the moral responsibilities of legal professionals.
- Business Ethics, which demonstrates the application of philosophical concepts to practices and policies in Business, covering topics such as corporate social responsibility, ethical decision-making, and stakeholder theory.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- Theoretical Philosophy, which focuses on abstract questions and concepts without direct application to practical issues.
- Metaphysics, which is concerned with the nature of reality and existence, rather than practical applications.
- Applied Mathematics.
- See: Aristotle, Applied Ethics, Political Philosophy, Decision Theory, Ethics, Social Philosophy, Practical Ethics, Philosophy of Law
References
2014
- (Wikipedia, 2014) ⇒ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/practical_philosophy Retrieved:2014-6-5.
- The division of philosophy into a practical philosophy and a theoretical discipline has its origin in Aristotle's moral philosophy and natural philosophy categories. In Sweden 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.
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 counselling.
Examples of practical philosophy subjects are:
- The division of philosophy into a practical philosophy and a theoretical discipline has its origin in Aristotle's moral philosophy and natural philosophy categories. In Sweden 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.