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    Philosophy is the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and reality, using questioning and critical analysis. Psychology is the empirical study of the human mind and behavior using scientific methods like hypothesis testing and analysis of physical data. While both examine aspects of human life and thought, philosophy relies on rational debate and may not have definite answers, whereas psychology aims to reach logical conclusions supported by evidence.

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    Philosophy is the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and reality, using questioning and critical analysis. Psychology is the empirical study of the human mind and behavior using scientific methods like hypothesis testing and analysis of physical data. While both examine aspects of human life and thought, philosophy relies on rational debate and may not have definite answers, whereas psychology aims to reach logical conclusions supported by evidence.

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    Difference Between Philosophy and Psychology

    There is always a general confusion between Philosophy and Psychology despite them being
    two different branches of knowledge

    Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence,
    especially when considered as an academic discipline.

    Psychology deals with the study of the human mind and its behaviour in a given social context.

    *Both Psychology and Philosophy are optional subjects in the UPSC Mains Exam.

    This article will highlight the differences between Philosophy and Psychology while providing a
    thorough understanding of the two branches of knowledge.

    Differences between Philosophy and Psychology

    Philosophy Psychology

    Philosophy can be defined as the branch Psychology is the study of the


    of knowledge that deals with the nature of human mind and its manifestations.
    life. A philosopher attempts to explore the A psychologist will focus on
    various possibilities establishing the truth understanding how the human mind
    about the origin of the universe functions in a given social set up

    Methods of philosophical examination Concepts explored by psychologists


    include: include:

    ● Include questioning, ● Perceptions


    ● Critical analysis ● Emotion
    ● Rational debates ● Intelligence
    ● Personality
    ● Behaviour
    ● Relationships

    While examining the nature of life, it is not Psychology uses scientific methods
    always necessary the Philosophy will to study the human mind. This
    come with the correct answers. Most of it involves formulating a hypothesis
    will be open to debate and will be under testing that results in a logical
    constant scrutiny conclusion backed by physical data

    Those who major in philosophy are Psychologists will be employed in


    employed as teachers, researchers, diagnosing and treating mental
    authors and academic speakers health and also double up as
    counsellors who give advice on
    different issues

    The four main branches of philosophy are The branches of Psychology are as
    as follows: follows:

    ● Metaphysics ● Clinical Psychology


    ● Epistemology ● Cognitive Psychology
    ● Axiology ● Developmental Psychology
    ● Logic ● Health Psychology
    ● Neuropsychology
    ● Evolutionary Psychology

    The term ‘philosophy’ was coined by the Modern Psychology as we know it


    Greek Philosopher and Mathematician, had its origins in the first laboratories
    Pythagoras ( 570 BC – 495 BC). dedicated to psychological research
    Socrates (​469 BC 0-399 BC) ​ is set up in Leipzig, Germany by
    considered as the father of Western Wilhelm Wundt in 1879
    Philosophy for outlining the relationship
    between the human body and soul. The
    relationship between the two has formed
    the basis of further philosophical studies.

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