Answer to Question #240704 in Philosophy for King

Question

There are 2 major approaches in doing Philosophy: Speculative Philosophy and Analytical Philosophy. In your own perspective, how will you differentiate these two approaches using one scenario that happened in your life?

Answer 1

Speculation is to wonder why things are the way they are. Then analysis is to use logical premises to deduce a conclusion why things are the way they are. Scenario: when I my best friend left me without giving any reason, I was left speculating where I went wrong without any genuine answer. But when I started analysing the previous statements and behavior towards me, I later the writings were all over on the wall,, we were not meant for each other.