The first task we are required to make is to give a definition of what philosophy is, if not, the term can be used broadly and can contain any number of subjects therefore the definition of philosophy I will use is the critical study of the basic principles and concepts of a particular branch of knowledge, especially with a view to improving or reconstituting them (londonessays.com Secondly, the question at hand is, does philosophy have a use outside of the academy? I will answer by looking at philosophys applicability within the current working environment placing forward its use within the political system and business world to its newly found importance in the coding industry and medical field. With these, I will provide examples as well as scholars both past and present. Finally, before concluding I will look at the wider importance
of philosophy to the individual and their everyday life. Voltaire is quoted as saying The discovery of what is true and the practice of that which is good are the two most important aims of philosophy (londonessays.com and this has a universal truth in any working industry, for instance, is youre a steam turbine engineer then you aim to discover how to create a steam turbine and then wish to discover how to make it efficient, environmentally friendly and profitable, you find what is true and then you find what is good therefore you are acting similar in nature to that of a philosopher. Philosophy is not simply about the larger question of what happens after death? or why are we here? it can also be about everyday problems as why I work where I do? or how do I use my money? coming down to the basic activities we do on a day-to-day basis.