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Step 1
Become familiar with the major movements of philosophy. Read the prose and poetry of Plato, Parmenides and Boethius then follow the philosophical movements through the years as the writing turns more analytical with Freud.
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Step 2
Examine your thoughts and reactions to philosophical questions. Philosophy focuses on self-examination and ascertains your value or purpose of life. René Descartes' "I think, therefore I am" is one well-known conclusion reached through self-examination.
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Step 3
Be comfortable asking more questions than you answer. Generally, an answer leads to another question. You may not agree with what someone else's philosophical view, but that leads to the question of why you don't agree.
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Step 4
Write down your thoughts and feelings on philosophical questions. Philosophers use prose, poetry, novels and essays to keep track of their contemplations. Each thought has the potential to lead to another thought that needs to be examined.
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Step 5
Talk with other philosophers. In ancient times, philosophy centered around debates. Today, educated discussion still functions as a way to express your feelings on philosophy.
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Step 6
Share your feelings with others and make sure they hear you. Get feedback and allow yourself to formulate questions from it. If someone disagrees with you, look at with rational investigation and verbalize your conclusions.
