Welcome to Gerald Rochelle's Practical Philosophy -- a site
concerned with the practical application of Philosophy.
Philosophy can help us all live our lives more fully. It is the best tool
for sorting out dilemmas, problems or difficulties which face us in
life. 'Being Philosophical' is an attribute which we all have, it just
needs tapping into.
Read my own Thoughts and Reflections
Philosophy is all about asking questions -- questions to which
there is currently no agreed answer. Philosophy is about argument - putting a point of view which raises doubts or questions about
another. Philosophy is about the use of rationality. Philosophy is not
a matter of faith, it is about truth. Philosophy is about opening up possibilities.
How can Philosophy be useful?
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Philosophy has been used for over
2500 years as a
method for understanding the world and our place in it
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The skills of philosophy can be utilized by all of us
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The logical and analytical techniques of philosophy can be
applied to many human difficulties
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If you feel that your life would be better
if you understood
your place in it, found meaning in it, could cope with
worldly and social difficulties which are placed before you,
then philosophy may be the practical tool you have been
looking for.
On this site you can find out how to start doing philosophy.
You can find out more about me and how I am involved in philosophy.
If you want to get in touch then you can contact me.
If you want to
spend time with a philosopher because you think doing philosophy
like this might help you solve questions you have then look at the
page on Philosophical Counselling.
If you are interested in joining a group to do philosophy or if you
would like to start one then look at the page on
Café Philo.
If your interest has been caught and you want to see how others
approach philosophy then start by following some of the
links.
If
you want to know more about what I think, look at my Thoughts
and
Reflections.
If you are particularly interested in Seeking the Philosophical Life, look at my thoughts on this.
If you want to know my current philosophical position, and how I practice philosophy, look at my entries in Exchanging the Word.
Who is philosophy for
Anyone who is interested in discovering more about their life will find practical philosophy useful.
