# Who is a philosopher Created On: 01-01-2025 01:06 pm Up:: [[Philosophy (MOC)]] Tags:: #note/evergreen🌲 Topics:: Related:: [[Philosopher King]] --- The word “Philosophy” comes from the Greek words *philein* and *sophia*, which mean “lover of wisdom”. Therefore, a philosopher simply is: > A lover, and therefore a student, of [[Wisdom]] The qualities of a Philosopher: - They have a [[Fervent curiosity]] for developing [[Wisdom]] as a means to understand and actualize [[Virtue|virtuous behavior]] in their life, for themselves and for others. - They take [[Socrates]] to heart when he said “[[The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing]]” and live this as a motto. - They have a responsibility to navigate the [[The knowledge, understanding, and wisdom funnel]].