Intro to Philosophy: Definition, Origin, and Principles

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What is the meaning of the term 'Philosophy' based on its Greek roots?

Love of science

Wisdom of love

Love of wisdom (correct)

Pursuit of knowledge

Who is considered the first philosopher in the Western civilization?

Aristotle

Thales of Miletus (correct)

Socrates

Plato

What is the primary distinction between religion and philosophy, according to Thales of Miletus?

Wisdom vs. Faith

Faith vs. Reason (correct)

Science vs. Spirituality

Knowledge vs. Belief

What was a significant contribution of Thales of Miletus to the field of mathematics?

He used formal proof method Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the practical uses of philosophy, according to the text?

Improving problem-solving and decision-making Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying principle of philosophy, as described in the text?

The assumption that an order exists Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of philosophical reflection?

Examining one's thoughts, feelings, actions, and experiences Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of philosophy that involves seeing the bigger picture?

Trajectory Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of philosophy provides a human being with a 'code of values' to guide their choices and actions?

Ethics/Morality Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of looking deeper into one's experiences and seeing the bigger picture?

Secondary Reflection Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of philosophy that involves explaining almost everything in a given context?

Fundamentalism Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of beauty and taste in philosophy?

Aesthetics Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Moral Theology?

To guide moral decision making Signup and view all the answers

What is represented by the Right Side in the context of Moral Theology?

The exterior and objective aspect of everything Signup and view all the answers

What is the third step in the STOP sign guidepost?

Think, reflect, and analyze the facts Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Reason in theology?

To complement faith with rational thinking Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinction between the Left and Right Sides in the context of Moral Theology?

The Left Side is subjective, while the Right Side is objective Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an exterior aspect of an event?

A person smiling Signup and view all the answers

What is represented by the area above the horizontal line in AQAL?

what is singular and individual Signup and view all the answers

According to AQAL, what does the vertical line represent?

the separation of interior and exterior aspects Signup and view all the answers

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