Weaving Together Indonesian Philosophy

KOMPAS/ELOK DYAH MESSWATI

Statue of the Greek philosopher Aristotle in Aristotle\'s square in Thessaloniki, Greece.

Philosophy starts from passion. In fact, philosophy is perceived as passion for wisdom. Philosophy, as the embodiment of life, can be practiced by anyone who loves life and exploring all paths in a maze. Philosophy is a critical reflection of reality, and love of wisdom means continuously questioning life.

Life begins with wondering why life exists, what is the meaning of life, and what one can do as a human being. In this context, philosophy is actually practiced by anyone, wherever they may be in this world. However, philosophy as a traditional and formalized knowledge is a different matter. There is a view that philosophy in its valid form is systematic, rigorous and academic. The question that follows is, is there any Indonesian philosophy that fits this framework?