This document discusses the meaning and branches of philosophy. It begins by defining philosophy as the love of wisdom and the study of fundamental principles through reason. The key branches of philosophy are then outlined as metaphysics, ethics, epistemology, and logic, each exploring fundamental questions about reality, morality, knowledge, and reasoning. Examples of influential philosophers are provided for each branch, such as Plato in metaphysics and Aristotle in logic. The document concludes by discussing aesthetics and providing examples of philosophers who have studied beauty and its role in human experience.