Philosophy of Culture: its Origins and its Future

Philosophy of culture is a relatively young discipline which evolved in the early 20th century, as a reaction against the all-embracing crisis facing human life. Examining culture, as the main aspect of human existence, it aims at developing a theory for man’s cultural life, whit the help of which man can live a better life. In this paper after an introduction to the philosophy of culture and its tasks, I have examined the causes which has led to the growth of this discipline. Then having given a history of philosophy of culture, I have explained the views of two major figures in the field, namely Simmel and Cassirer, on the human culture. Finally I have mentioned some of the achievements and also future prospects of philosophy of culture.