Practical philosophy concerns itself mainly with subjects that have applications in life, like the study of values, norms, politics, art, etc.[1] Themodern division ofphilosophy intotheoretical philosophy and practical philosophy[2][3] has its origin inAristotle's categories ofnatural andmoral philosophy.[4] The one hastheory for its object, and the otherpractice.[2]
Examples of practical philosophy subjects are:
Practical philosophy is also the use of philosophy and philosophical techniques in everyday life. This can take a number of forms including reflective practice, personal philosophical thinking, andphilosophical counseling.
Examples of philosophical counseling subjects include:
InSweden[5] andFinland courses in theoretical and practical philosophy are taught separately, and are separate degrees. Other countries may use a similar scheme—someScottish universities, for example, divide philosophy intologic,metaphysics, andethics—but in most universities around the world philosophy is taught as a single subject. There is also a unified philosophy subject in some Swedish universities, such asSödertörns Högskola.
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