At Denge Schools, it is important for our students to develop a correct perspective on life and to complete their development by questioning, researching, and learning about life. Philosophy also holds an important place in our lives in terms of forming a correct philosophy of life.
World Philosophy Day was established by Article 37 of the 33rd UNESCO General Conference, held between October 3-21, 2005, which decided that the third Thursday of November should be celebrated as World Philosophy Day. At Denge Schools, we celebrate Philosophy Day.
PHILOSOPHIA
Humanity has been in a constant state of change and development throughout history. Within this change, many different fields have emerged; incorrect concepts have been left behind, while correct ones have continued to develop. Because that is evolution. One of these concepts is philosophy itself. Philosophy has been a reflection of humanity's thinking and questioning nature in life. The name philosophy originated in Ancient Greece in the 6th century BC, a combination of the words Phileo (knowledge-wisdom) and Sophia (love). The term "love of wisdom" also comes from this. It has become the word that best describes us, those who seek knowledge, question the universe and life, and most importantly, do so with pleasure.
Karl Jaspers' definition of philosophy, "Philosophy is being on the road," holds great significance for me. Philosophy represents the lifelong pursuit of knowledge, the awareness that learning never ends, and that the most fulfilling experience is the journey itself. The development of philosophy is like that of a baby. First, it is born. It is nourished by those who care for it. Then its physical characteristics develop, and it begins to crawl. Then it stands up for the first time and falls. Then, through trial and error, it learns to walk. Then it says its first word. Then it begins to utter broken words. Before we know it, it has begun to form broken sentences. One day, we will see that the baby can speak properly, walk, and even run. Before we know it, the baby has gradually learned to do everything on its own. Every philosopher has trained another philosopher, and philosophy has been passed down from generation to generation, developing, changing, and questioning. Billions of people have passed through this planet we live on since the birth of the world. They set foot on this land. They smelled these flowers. They dreamed while gazing at the endless blue seas. They immersed themselves in the endless night, looked at the stars, and were captivated by the incredible magic of the Cosmos. They questioned their lives, people, and life itself. Now, none of them are here. Even knowing that death is inevitable and that everything will one day end, they continued to question and search for meaning. Because, no matter what, a life unexamined is not a life lived. Who are we? Where did we come from? Where are we going? To be on the path to finding answers to these questions, and to live by developing, changing, and learning new things every day on this path, has become philosophy itself. And every person who walks this path is a Philosophos, a philosopher who loves wisdom and seeks knowledge. The beginning of the Path is known, but what we will experience within it and its end are filled with boundless adventures. Philosophers, possessing a magnificent love for walking this path, have made great sacrifices; some were executed for their thoughts, others were exiled. Despite all this, the Path of Philosophy has never ended; on the contrary, it has stretched on for many years, until the time we can read it. We know that truth, knowledge, and progress cannot be destroyed, no matter what. That is why we must focus on questioning, searching, and being on the path throughout our lives. What difference is there between us and a robot without an unexamined life, without a consciousness that seeks the truth? Did we choose the things we accept as true in our lives? Or has your sense of curiosity been stolen, too? The sun is on the horizon. Open your eyes and question the darkness.
