How did philosophy begin, and how has it shaped human understanding of reality, ethics, and existence? This book covers the evolution of philosophical thought from ancient Greece to contemporary schools of thought. It discusses the fundamental questions posed by philosophers like Plato, Aristotle, and Confucius, and explores developments in Western and Eastern philosophical traditions. The book examines major philosophical movements, such as existentialism and pragmatism, and their impact on arts, sciences, and politics. Readers will gain an understanding of how philosophy has wrestled with big questions and influenced the way we think about knowledge, morality, and the human condition.