The above discussion of philosophical problems also clarifies its scope Thus, the scope of philosophy can be divided into the following two parts :
Field of philosophical sciences
The scope of philosophy includes different philosophical sciences such as metaphysics, epistemology, logic, philosophy of religion, political philosophy. etc. All these sciences are important parts of the field of philosophy.
Field as comprehensive science
Philosophy is the science of sciences, the mother of all sciences. From this points of view, its scope includes the criticism and synthesis of the postulates and conclusions of the physical and social sciences.
Subjects matter of philosophy
The scope of philosophy clarifies its subject matter. Its subject matter includes the conclusions and postulates of all the physical and social science besides their general problems. In the words of C.D. Broad, “The objects of philosophy it to take over the results of the various sciences, add to them the result of religious and ethical experiences of mankind and then upon the whole, hoping to be able to reach some general conclusions as to the nature of the universe and as to our position and prospects in it.”
The above discussion makes it clear that the philosophical problems, scope an subject matter depend on philosophical sciences and the conclusions and postulates of different sciences.
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