Is philosophy still useful? Philosophy is a discipline that is often neglected because it is useless and not worthy of our times. Could the truth actually be the opposite of common belief? Philosophy is useful and relevant because it can help one understand oneself through critical thinking and learn not only to question, but also to question what one assumes to be fact. In an ever-changing world, unanswered questions often arise. It can be argued that philosophy can provide answers to many of these questions. Why do I feel the need to belong to a community? Why don't I feel fulfilled and content being alone? These questions are examples that came to mind. Based on the work of Emmanuel Levinas, it can be determined that the reason for this is that human beings do not exist only for themselves, but for the Other (Levinas, 79). Understanding this concept proposed by Levinas can help grasp the need for belonging. Generally, in society, when such questions surface, the person asking the question is silent and pacified, never receiving plausible answers to their questions. Philosophy can break the taciturn response and force the seeker to ask why he expects an answer from society instead of finding the answer within himself. It can hone critical thinking skills and allow for deeper inspection and understanding of the origins of these desires. Additionally, philosophy creates suspicion in those who choose to participate in this deeper level of thinking. In modern society, many aspects of life are accepted without question, simply because of what we are taught. For example, in science, gravity is taught as a fact, when in reality it is just a theory - specifically... middle of article...... All trends can help us understand the reactions we feel when confronted with instances of betrayal and lying. Logic is a tool that promotes suspicion cultivated through the use of philosophy. Therefore, philosophy is still relevant today because it can improve one's understanding of oneself. The use of philosophy in one's life questions the world and sees it in a new light which allows one to broaden one's outlook on life. Works cited Lévinas, Emmanuel. Time and others and additional essays/Emmanuel Levinas; Translation by Richard A Cohen. np: Pittsburg, PA: Duquesne University Press, 1987. Print. Lindenfeld, Peter and Suzanne White Brahmia. Physics: the first science/Peter Lindenfel and Suzanne White Brahmia. np: New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 2011., 2011. Roux Library Catalog. Internet. December 8 2013.