Summary of Ep : 1 | What is Philosophy? Dr. Vikas Divyakirti

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This video discusses the history of philosophy, and how it has helped in the development of science and mathematics. It also touches on the difficulty of words in philosophy, and how those who specialize in that area often keep things difficult for the average person.

00:00:00 In this video, Dr. Vikas Divyakirti discusses what philosophy is and why it is important. He also recites a poem illustrating the point. He then goes on to discuss how people pursue different degrees of philosophy after getting a Master's degree in Philosophy. Finally, he links to a website where people can read more about the subject.
00:05:00 In this video, Dr. Vikas Divyakirti discusses what philosophy is and how it differs from darshan, the process of seeing. He goes on to say that, although darshan is important, one should never go as deep as a MA degree in philosophy. Divyakirti also discusses the main purpose of his channel, which is to make philosophy more accessible to the general public.
00:10:00 In this video, Dr. Vikas Divyakirti discusses the philosophy of Jainism. According to Jain philosophy, the aim of religion and philosophy is to liberation from the cycle of rebirths. Jain philosophy also emphasizes the importance of having a good memory, as it is a sign of being wise. Divyakirti discusses the nature of philosophy in the Indian context, and how it is generally spiritual in nature. He also touches on the western notion of philosophy, and how it is divided into two parts- love (philosophy) and knowledge (sophia). If one falls in love with knowledge, not the person named wisdom, then they are on the right track. Divyakirti concludes the video by discussing the importance of remembering good things and respecting memory.
00:15:00 This video discusses the history of philosophy, and discusses how certain beliefs, such as the existence of a soul or a god, can be explained by simple explanations such as talk being created over time. It then goes on to say that without understanding science, we may become superstitious, and that people should be curious and learn from philosophy.
00:20:00 This video discusses the origins of the human species, and how scientists believe that life began about 450 million years ago. It states that, based on this estimate, there were probably only a few thousand species of living organisms when human beings emerged about 12 million years ago. Since that time, the number of species has increased exponentially, and there are now around one trillion species in the world. The video goes on to say that one of the main events in the history of life was the emergence of the primates some 1.2 billion years ago, and that their descendants - humans - continue to evolve.
00:25:00 This video discusses the history of philosophy, starting with the origins of the field in early human civilizations and tracing its development through to the present day. Dr. Vikas Divyakirti points out that despite the long history of philosophy, it has not made much progress in terms of advancing scientific knowledge. He suggests that this is because philosophy is rooted in human emotions and cannot be purely objective. He mentions the book Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari, which discusses the history of man and the development of sapiens. This book was published 75,000 years ago, and is one of the earliest texts discussing the history of philosophy.
00:30:00 The video discusses the cognitive revolution, which took place 75,000 years ago. This revolution saw the mental abilities of Homo Sapiens suddenly start increasing, including the ability to imagine. Today, humans have a larger and more developed brain than any other species.
00:35:00 Dr. Vikas Divyakirti discusses the elephant's brain and why humans are different from other species in terms of their intellectual capabilities. He also discusses why philosophy has not yet developed as a discipline and why it is necessary for it to do so. He suggests that both language and philosophy are necessary for a fully functioning mind, and that they will only come about when the time is right.
00:40:00 This video discusses the history of philosophy, starting with the Neolithic Revolution 10,000 years ago and moving on to the development of philosophy in India and Greece. The video discusses the significant philosophers of those times, including Parmenides, Heraclitus, and Pythagoras.
00:45:00 This video discusses the development of philosophy in ancient India, and how it has helped in the development of science and mathematics. It also touches on the difficulty of words in philosophy, and how those who specialize in that area often keep things difficult for the average person.
00:50:00 In this video, Dr. Vikas Divyakirti discusses the different concepts of God and how different philosophical schools of thought address these questions. He also suggests that the concept of God is not the same across different religious traditions, and that the task of metaphysics is to show how the world came to be.
00:55:00 This video discusses the questions that can be answered by philosophy, including questions about the nature of the soul, consciousness, and the mind. It argues that psychology is a branch of philosophy that addresses these questions. The video finishes by stating that, if psychology proves unable to answer these questions, then philosophy will be needed to do so.

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In this video, Dr. Vikas Divyakirti discusses philosophy and how it can help people understand their own thoughts and actions. He also explains that while science relies on certain axioms and assumptions, philosophy questions these same assumptions and raises further questions about the nature of knowledge and reality. Finally, he discusses the role of the intellect and how certain philosophical questions can be difficult to answer.

01:00:00 In this video, Dr. Vikas Divyakirti discusses the philosophy of epistemology, which is the study of how we know what we know. He notes that there are two main branches of philosophy, epistemology and metaphysics, and that epistemology is the more interesting of the two. He goes on to say that, even though we can't definitively know anything about the soul or God, we can still engage in philosophical contemplation based on what we do know. He also notes that there are various tricks that people use to mislead others, and that philosophy is a difficult subject to understand.
01:05:00 Dr. Vikas Divyakirti discusses the dangers of illusion and hallucinations, and how they can happen in everyday life. He also discusses the idea that there is always some possibility of confusion or error, which leads to illusions and hallucinations. Finally, he discusses the idea that there is some flexibility in the way different categories are perceived, and that this can lead to confusion.
01:10:00 In this video, Dr. Vikas Divyakirti discusses philosophy and the different ways in which it can be approached. He goes on to say that while science relies on certain axioms and assumptions, philosophy questions these same assumptions and raises further questions about the nature of knowledge and reality. Finally, he discusses the role of the intellect and how certain philosophical questions can be difficult to answer.
01:15:00 In this video, Dr. Vikas Divyakirti discusses the importance of philosophy and how it can help us understand our own thoughts and actions. He also explains that, even if we don't understand everything, reading philosophy can at least give us a sense of understanding.
01:20:00 Dr. Vikas Divyakirti discusses the history of philosophy, discusses the various categories of philosophy, and discusses the idea of enlightenment. He explains that while some people may consider religion and spirituality to be "beans," those who have attained enlightenment understand that these things are much more than that.
01:25:00 This video discusses the difference between religion and spirituality, and explains that while religion is a way to give peace to the common man, spirituality is a more difficult concept that can involve deep thinking and reasoning. It goes on to say that while both religion and spirituality can involve a connection with God or other metaphysical entities, spirituality is not dependent on faith or emotions.
01:30:00 This video discusses the importance of philosophy, and how it can help in the development of maturity and control over emotions. It goes on to say that people often misunderstand philosophy, and that those who are not able to understand it may find it difficult to grow and mature.
01:35:00 In this video, Dr. Vikas Divyakirti discusses philosophy and how it can help people mature and better control their emotions. He points out that a good philosopher will not be able to dance at a party, and that after studying philosophy, the individual will not be able to hate. He also points out that while an illusion may be seen as something that is not real, in terms of science it can be explained. Finally, he mentions that while everything may seem right in the abstract, philosophy does not necessarily endorse the idea that everything is right in the real world.
01:40:00 This video discusses the idea that life and the world we experience may be an illusion, or dream. It discusses the idea that this idea may be a possibility, and that until it is proven, it is nothing to be discouraged from. It finishes by saying that those who want to study further should do so.