Abstract

To understand philosophy better, we need to analyze the value of philosophy. Philosophy, as a systematized ideological system and world view, is the essence of the time spirit. Philosophy, as a world prospect, is an overall grasp of the world, focusing on the relations between man and the world. Philosophy, as a cognitive method, is a “great cognition tool” of man, as well as the ideological weapon with which we understand and change the world. Philosophy, as a life style, is a kind of moral power that determines the direction and meaning of our effort, and helps us change the life attitude. Philosophy as cultural identity, shows people’s cultural consciousness. Philosophy, as a kind of ultimate care, is to satisfy modern people’s aspiration after a world view and the pursuit of philosophical faith. Philosophy as a state, could enrich or improve the mental state of people, and provide ultimate concern and settlement for their mind. Philosophy is neither, as people believed in the past, omnipotent, nor, as people are worried about now, incapable. Philosophy can only do what it is bound to do, which is the return of philosophical spirit and also the eternal charm of philosophy.