Its probably actually easier to tear Asakura down than to discuss the others because:
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Each character is a rough sketch in a series with many shorthand directing techniques that let the viewer fill-in-the-blanks to create a whole persona in their minds.
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You don't even bother to name most of them
Spoiler for Haruhi spoiler character descriptions:
Asakura: apparent "good girl and class favorite" who turns out to be yandere version of Yuki preferring action to observation. No morals against eliminating life forms. She's not as skilled as Yuki in the end but never doubts that killing Kyon would have ended things one way or another.
Yuki: apparent stereotypical quiet "glasses girl" -- actually organic entity alien scout with powers to alter reality based on the theory of "universe == massive data field" current making waves in physics. Nagato is an emotionless and silent member of the SOS Brigade who Haruhi often refers to as a decorational fixture for the club. Nagato has a great love for books and remain motionless for hours just reading. In reality, Nagato is an artificial human sent by an alien being called the Integrated Data Entity to gather data on Haruhi Suzumiya. She has the ability to manipulate data, allowing her to manipulate the properties of objects and predict the future. Nagato has also forms a special relationship with Kyon, and will often listen to his orders and advice. The drama question with her is - will she become emotional and human by staying human too long?
Mikuru: apparent squealing moe-blob idiot archetype. Apparently chosen by the time travelers to distract Kyon and Haruhi in an attempt to distract the monster (Haruhi) from destroying the timeline they prefer. She often has no idea why she's there (though her future self apparently figured it out). Mikuru Asahina was forcibly recruited into the SOS Brigade because she is a “pretty faced loli with big breasts”, as Haruhi described her. She is timid and soft spoken, but Haruhi mostly exploits her sex appeal to promote the club, often forcing Mikuru to do various cosplay. Mikuru is actually a time traveler from a future civilization who was sent to investigate the oddity in the current time frame which prevents any time travel beyond this point. She has developed a crush on Kyon, but restrains herself fearing her actions would destabilize Haruhi.
Kyon: the wild card - unexpectedly drawn into the incident via a time paradox, everyone seems to know Haruhi wants him to choose her (rather than her making him choose). He's stubborn, of course. Drama ensues because of it.
Itsuki: Itsuki is the typical anime pretty boy archetype with a aura of coolness around him. He was recruited by Haruhi to fit her bill of the “mysterious transfer student”. Itsuki always keeps a calm personality and constantly carries a smile. He is in fact an esper who was sent by the Agency to observe Haruhi Suzumiya. Although Itsuki possesses ESP-like powers, he may only use them when he enters one the closed spaces generated unconsciously by Haruhi. Once inside, he transforms into a glowing red sphere and combats the blue giants which would otherwise destroy the world if left unchecked.
Haruhi: Monster... who also happens to be an unhappy little girl because she doesn't think she matters in the universe. The irony is that she does matter on a fundamental level.
Now.... this isn't intended to actually change your opinion... only to show that your characterizations were purposefully incomplete to justify your emotional reactions.
You say you "see no philosophy at all" ... that's not an opinion, that's an observation. It is like saying "I see no grass on this lawn". An observation that can be refuted since the various philosophies, physics, et al have been documented and even listed as such within the series (e.g. when Itsuki explains his faction's philosophy for How The Universe Works ... or when Yuki explains hers.. or when Mikuru explains hers ...). Really, stick to the more defendable aspects.