My early beliefs about philosophy were similar to those of Chip, the teenage son in the cartoon strip Hi and Lois. Over the years, however, I have discovered that my views and the views of many people regarding philosophy were not accurate. Philosophy is not necessarily some mumbo jumbo or esoteric field of study. Not all areas of philosophy deal with totally abstract concepts. It is also not the exclusive domain of university professors.
Philosophy can be interesting, practical, and exciting.
There is value and potential benefit for agricultural educators from having a firm knowledge and grasp of philosophy. A philosopher is a lover of wisdom, a searcher for the truth, or one who pursues knowledge. The first truths sought or philosophical questions raised by people had to do with the meaning and purpose of existence. The Egyptians wondered if there was life in the hereafter. As we began to search for answers to questions about existence, the questions became more concrete.