Philosophy is therefore unavoidable.
Some common ideas about philosophy often given by my students Philosophy is asking questions that cannot be answered. Note also that this definition implies nothing about the ease of this process. Philosophical answers require judgment about better or worse answers, based on consideration of evidence presented. You will and must choose an answer that in your judgment is the better answer, and you need to able and willing to clearly and persuasively state your reasons for this judgment. There are no nails, or other materials in this ship.