The word philosophy comes from the Greek word "philos" (love) and "sophia" (wisdom). This literally means love for wisdom. The nature of philosophy are the following:
1. It analyzes the foundations of the other disciplines.
2. It attempts to prosper the comprehensive conception or apprehension of the world.
3. It studies and evaluates critically the beliefs and attitudes of human beings, especially those that are often considered as uncritical.
4. It investigates the rules of language and its principles. It attempts to explain the meaning of vague words and concepts.