888In this paper we look at the true Value of Philosophy, can Philosophy provide definite answer to a question, is that possible that the life is so binary. We will look at how Russell Bertrand interprets Philosophy. We also look at Ayn Rand’s speech on three main questions, where am I? How do I know it? And what should I do? Finally, we look at Christopher Hitchens`s speech on free speech, what it is? How its used? And why it should be protected. Looking at the work and views of three great thinker, should help us see the world and are views in a new light. They show us the Value of thinking deeper.
888When looking at the title, “The Value of Philosophy” this can be used to summarize the argument Russell is trying to make. Look in deeper into his writing, and find that he writes about how men will often try to find the answers in the universe, and while science can provide answers, Philosophy is not a place to be seeking out those definite answers. As Russell states, “the value of philosophy must not depend upon any supposed body of definitely ascertainable knowledge to be acquired by those who study it.” Philosophy cannot provide a one size fits all answer. When asking questions to a Philosopher, it often comes from how they see the universe, the answers
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Reason is what man uses in Philosophy. Is the universe ruled by stable laws? Is it absolute? Or is it an illusion? She poses these questions in a way that only the reader can decide for themselves. Science may provide the answers, but each person will have different answers to those questions science can’t answer. I couldn’t agree more with this view because I do believe that the answers to all these questions can’t be a single answer for everyone. Each question will have so many answers to them, and as she says, the answers are the only ones each person is willing to