Applied Philosophy Discipline
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An Applied Philosophy Discipline is a philosophy discipline that is an applied discipline that employs philosophical methods and philosophical concepts to address practical issues and real-world problems in specific domains of human activity.
- AKA: Applied Philosophy, Practical Philosophy, Philosophy in Practice.
- Context:
- It can typically address Practical Issues including contemporary ethical dilemmas, social problems, and public policy.
- It can typically use Philosophical Methods and philosophical concepts for practical application.
- It can typically bridge Philosophical Theory with real-world implementation.
- It can typically develop Practical Solutions using philosophical insights.
- It can typically guide Professional Practice via philosophical principles.
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- It can often involve Interdisciplinary Research with fields such as law, medicine, business, and technology.
- It can often explore Moral Implications of technological advancements, such as AI ethics.
- It can often address Social Justice Issues through philosophical analysis.
- It can often inform Policy Development through ethical frameworks.
- It can often facilitate Public Discourse on controversial topics.
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- It can range from being a Specific Applied Philosophy Framework to being a Broad Applied Philosophy Discourse, depending on its applied philosophy scope.
- It can range from being a Domain-Specific Applied Philosophy Discipline to being a Cross-Domain Applied Philosophy Discipline, depending on its applied philosophy breadth.
- It can range from being a Prescriptive Applied Philosophy Discipline to being an Analytical Applied Philosophy Discipline, depending on its applied philosophy approach.
- It can range from being an Individual-Focused Applied Philosophy Discipline to being a Society-Focused Applied Philosophy Discipline, depending on its applied philosophy level.
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- It can utilize Case Analysis for situated reasoning.
- It can employ Stakeholder Engagement for perspective integration.
- It can apply Philosophical Argumentation for position justification.
- It can implement Reflective Practice for practical wisdom development.
- It can use Philosophical Counselling for personal guidance.
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- Example(s):
- Ethics-Based Applied Philosophy Disciplines, such as:
- Applied Ethics addressing moral problems in specific contexts, including:
- Bioethics applying ethical principles to biology and medicine, including genetic engineering, end-of-life care, and medical research.
- Legal Ethics addressing ethical issues in law practice, including lawyer-client relationships, confidentiality, and legal professional responsibility.
- Business Ethics applying philosophical concepts to business practices and corporate policy, covering corporate social responsibility, ethical decision-making, and stakeholder theory.
- Environmental Ethics examining human-environment relations and sustainability issues.
- AI Ethics addressing artificial intelligence development and algorithmic decision-making.
- Applied Ethics addressing moral problems in specific contexts, including:
- Social Applied Philosophy Disciplines, such as:
- Political Philosophy informing governance structures, democratic principles, and policy decisions.
- Social Philosophy analyzing social structures, collective behavior, and community values.
- Philosophy of Law examining legal systems, jurisprudential practice, and justice theory.
- Feminist Philosophy addressing gender issues, equality, and social transformation.
- Educational Applied Philosophy Disciplines, such as:
- Philosophy of Education examining educational foundations, teaching methods, learning nature, and educational aims.
- Philosophy of Curriculum guiding curriculum design and pedagogical practice.
- Philosophy of Higher Education addressing university missions and academic values.
- Communication Applied Philosophy Disciplines, such as:
- Philosophy of Language informing linguistic practice and communication ethics.
- Philosophy of Media analyzing media practice and information dissemination.
- Aesthetics guiding artistic practice, cultural policy, and value judgments.
- Personal Applied Philosophy Practices, such as:
- Philosophical Counselling providing personal guidance through philosophical dialogue.
- Reflective Practice developing practical wisdom through systematic reflection.
- Philosophy of Religion examining religious practice, spiritual values, and faith communities.
- Decision-Oriented Applied Philosophy Disciplines, such as:
- Decision Theory analyzing rational choice and decision-making processes.
- Value Theory examining value systems and evaluative frameworks.
- Risk Philosophy addressing uncertainty management and ethical risk assessment.
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- Ethics-Based Applied Philosophy Disciplines, such as:
- Counter-Example(s):
- Theoretical Philosophy, which focuses on abstract questions and philosophical concepts without direct application to practical issues.
- Metaphysics Philosophy, which examines reality nature and existence rather than practical applications.
- Pure Logic, which develops formal systems rather than addressing real-world problems.
- History of Philosophy, which studies philosophical traditions rather than applying them to current issues.
- Applied Mathematics, which applies mathematical methods rather than philosophical methods.
- See: Philosophy Discipline, Aristotle, Applied Ethics, Political Philosophy, Decision Theory, Ethics, Social Philosophy, Practical Ethics, Philosophy of Law, Value Theory, Philosophical Practice.
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.