Is philosophy still useful? Philosophy is a discipline that is often overlooked as useless and not worthy of our time. Could the truth actually be the opposite of common belief? Philosophy is useful and relevant because it can help you understand yourself through critical thinking and learn not only to question, but also to question what is assumed to be fact. In a constantly changing world, unanswered questions often arise. It can be argued that philosophy can offer answers to many of these questions. Why do I feel the need to belong to the community? Why don't I feel fulfilled and happy being alone? These questions are examples that come to mind. Based on the work of Emmanuel Levinas, it can be established that the reason is that human beings do not exist solely for themselves, but for The Other (Levinas, 79). Understanding this concept proposed by Levinas can help grasp the need for belonging. Typically, in society, when questions like these arise, the person asking the question is silenced and calmed down, without ever receiving plausible answers to their questions. Philosophy can break the taciturn answer and force the researcher to ask himself why he wants an answer from society instead of finding the answer within himself. It can sharpen one's critical thinking skills and allow for deeper inspection and understanding of the pedigrees of these desires. Furthermore, philosophy creates suspicion in those who choose to participate in this deeper level of thought. 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 - in particular... halfway through the article... all the trends can help understand the reactions we experience when dealing with cases of betrayal and lies. Logic is a tool that helps suspicion that is cultivated through the use of philosophy. Therefore, philosophy is still relevant because it can improve one's understanding of oneself. Using philosophy in your life questions the world and sees it in a new light that allows you to expand your perspective on life. Works Cited Levinas, Emmanuel. Time and the Other 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. Network. 8 December 2013.