Philosophy is a very abstract study. In addition to being an abstract study, it's also a popular elective choice among students who make the mistake of thinking it could be their easy A. I could not tell you how many times I’ve had friends tell me how much they “hate” Philosophy, that they just don't “think” like that, or even that they simply “don’t get it." I have grown to love Philosophy, but it is exactly that. I have grown to love it. Some people -- in fact, most people -- do not naturally articulate or grasp philosophical ideologies. That is usually because of their first go-around with the topic. Philosophy is undoubtedly dense, and being expected to understand Kantian logic on day one is impossible. I was blessed with my first exposure to philosophy. My professor instigated this skepticism within me that grew and forced me to think in ways I had never imagined before.

He gave me the tools, but I think myself, and everyone has this intrinsic itch for philosophy, whether they realize it or not.

Have you ever found yourself questioning your mere existence? Have you ever found yourself searching for a purpose? These are the itches I’m talking about. It is the constant skepticism and constant questioning that comprise philosophy.

A lot of religious people run from philosophy, which makes sense. As a Christian myself, I was scared; however, my first few philosophy classes did nothing but strengthen my faith. For example, within a few weeks of taking Philosophy Religion, I argued how I believed God was ultimate and a creator. The second those words left my mouth, my professor asked me who created the creator. This forced me to articulate and defend my faith in such an abstract way.

Philosophy doesn't hate religion. Philosophy questions all things, which is the cause to the effect that philosophers are thinkers. It also produces a faith that is free from ignorance. This forces you to recognize what you truly believe in. For in the philosophical world, you can not simply say, “I believe in God, because there is a God." You have to articulate your thought and logically present it.

My mission is to clarify philosophy. This is my part one to another series to come, which will all be in regards to those interesting philosophical topics. I will be covering existence, identity, God and I hope to do so in a very clear way. I will not use any Kant language, and I hope I can inspire some thinkers to start articulating their own thoughts, as well as their own ideas.