Philosophy can be seen as systematic reflective thinking about life. Every philosophy is connected to life, society, existence, and the universe. Even abstract concepts like "Nothingness" relate to the universe since it encompasses everything. Humans always seek to understand what is real, true, right, or lasting, which is considered wisdom. The Greeks understood "philosophy" as the "love of wisdom" and a "philosopher" as a "lover of wisdom." Philosophizing involves not just speculation but a passionate investigation of reality's underlying causes to establish values for society.
The essence of philosophy is more important than its methodology. In ancient Egypt, philosophy was about synthesizing all learning and pursuing wisdom and moral and spiritual perfection. Egyptian philosophy was like a pedagogy, sharing wise teachings (sebayit) from scholars, priests, and statesmen.
The Egyptian verb "rekh" means "to know" or "to learn," indicating that knowledge comes through learning and experience. A "wise man" (rekh) is a learned person, an erudite, or a philosopher. The concept of "rekhet" refers to "knowledge" or "science," emphasizing inquiry into the nature of things with accurate knowledge and good judgment. Wisdom (sai) and prudence (sai) are expressed by the same word, suggesting that being wise involves prudence and good judgment.
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