What is philosophy?

[Someone here]

The essence and heart of Philosophy. Why it is so important and how it is linked with spirituality. Does lead to turh. And and why it is not just mental masturbation and pure Abstraction (although it can be) and there is practical consequences for living a high quality life. 

[Rilles]

yeeees, 2nd this

[Rilles]

23 minutes ago, Someone here said:

And and why it is not just mental masturbation and pure Abstraction

Idealism and Empiricism is far from mental masturbation, thats where Leos idea of direct experience comes from I suppose.