Part 1: The Love of Wisdom “Know Thyself” --Socrates The Joy of Philosophy is an exploration of the workings of philosophy. It encourages us all to regard philosophy in a different light, as a passion for knowledge and wisdom and not as some hedonistic tool of the egotist. He teaches us to see philosophy as we see life, full of passion and love, thick with a fullness of hope and vigor. This is a man who …showed first 75 words of 1198 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1198 total…we find truth. Solomon offers his own interpretation of that truth, a hope that we can live our lives full, thick and rich with joy. He seeks the greatest challenge of all, to know oneself, and in his quest we may hope to know ourselves as well. He embraces destiny and hopes for us to do the same. He hopes to share his joy with us that we may truly experience the joy of philosophy.