Abstract
<jats:p>Philosophy, in its broadest sense, can be defined as the discipline that transforms humanitys effort to understand itself, the world, and existence into a systematic, critical, and conceptual thinking activity. Unlike other types of knowledge, philosophy does not merely explain specific phenomena. It also questions the meaning of our knowledge, beliefs, values, concepts, and methods, the assumptions they are based on, and the limits within which they are valid. In this respect, philosophy both analyzes the conceptual and methodological foundations behind knowledge-producing disciplines and attempts to develop a theoretical framework on the meaning, purpose, value, and criteria for a good life of human existence.</jats:p>