What is philosophy?

This eclectic philosophical work approaches the essence of philosophy through a discussion that vindicates the academic and popular view of philosophy. It also integrates the essentialist and existentialist views. These views have counted on outstanding personalities of philosophy, such as Plato, Augustine of Hippo, Sren Kierkegaard, Gerog Hegel, Baruch Spinoza, Miguel de Unamuno and Maria Zambrabo. Finally, after arguing the wisdom of both traditions, it is concluded that philosophy is a general rational and experiential science.