Philosophy means love of mysteries also. Sophistic means to avoid showing the essence of something, Sophistry is the art of trying to dodge the point while making a persuasive argument...

It really represents the core of the impulse towards scientific investigation, nothing new can come of fearing to explore the unknown and to ask the questions about why something is a certain way and not another way.

I am currently based in the city bearing the name Sofia. It's a very interesting place, if you've never been, although the least of the wonders you can find in this country.