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What is the main focus of primary reflection?
What is the main focus of primary reflection?
What aspect of reality does Ferriols emphasize in his analysis?
What aspect of reality does Ferriols emphasize in his analysis?
What does secondary reflection allow us to do in relation to phenomena?
What does secondary reflection allow us to do in relation to phenomena?
Which scenario exemplifies profound reflection as described by Marcel?
Which scenario exemplifies profound reflection as described by Marcel?
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How is the relationship between reflection and daily life characterized?
How is the relationship between reflection and daily life characterized?
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What did Pythagoras believe about true wisdom?
What did Pythagoras believe about true wisdom?
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According to Aristotle, what is the ultimate goal of education?
According to Aristotle, what is the ultimate goal of education?
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What is considered essential for finding meaning in life?
What is considered essential for finding meaning in life?
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How does insight help in understanding reality?
How does insight help in understanding reality?
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What aspect of life does philosophy primarily address, according to Socrates?
What aspect of life does philosophy primarily address, according to Socrates?
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What does Einstein's reflection emphasize about human existence?
What does Einstein's reflection emphasize about human existence?
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What is a key characteristic of insight, as described by Fr. Roque Ferriols?
What is a key characteristic of insight, as described by Fr. Roque Ferriols?
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What does a holistic approach to education encompass, according to the Greeks?
What does a holistic approach to education encompass, according to the Greeks?
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What does ordering (systematizing) reflection aim to achieve?
What does ordering (systematizing) reflection aim to achieve?
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What is a key emphasis of secondary reflection?
What is a key emphasis of secondary reflection?
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How does practical understanding of life typically view romantic encounters?
How does practical understanding of life typically view romantic encounters?
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What does primary reflection tend to do to human experience?
What does primary reflection tend to do to human experience?
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How is human experience described in terms of scientific formulas?
How is human experience described in terms of scientific formulas?
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What central question relates to living life authentically?
What central question relates to living life authentically?
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What is suggested about the nature of life compared to systematic answers?
What is suggested about the nature of life compared to systematic answers?
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What is the conclusion regarding the understanding of human life?
What is the conclusion regarding the understanding of human life?
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What does the term 'philosophy' literally mean?
What does the term 'philosophy' literally mean?
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Which aspect of philosophy indicates that it is systematic and organized?
Which aspect of philosophy indicates that it is systematic and organized?
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How does philosophy differ from other sciences?
How does philosophy differ from other sciences?
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What is central to Socratic philosophy?
What is central to Socratic philosophy?
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What does moral wisdom emphasize according to Socratic philosophy?
What does moral wisdom emphasize according to Socratic philosophy?
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What does the term 'arête' refer to in the context of philosophy?
What does the term 'arête' refer to in the context of philosophy?
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Why is questioning considered important in philosophy, particularly in Socratic philosophy?
Why is questioning considered important in philosophy, particularly in Socratic philosophy?
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What was Pythagoras's unique approach to identifying himself among early Greek thinkers?
What was Pythagoras's unique approach to identifying himself among early Greek thinkers?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Philosophy
- Pythagoras believed profound knowledge of God was a privileged possession
- Philosophy should value wisdom
- Philosophy is not just about a meaning or role of admitting certain insights are helpful
What is an Insight?
- Insight emerges through experience and examination
- Insight is not simply noticing things; it is a way of seeing them differently
- Insight is not to be confused with superficial meaning of events in society.
- It can occur when we examine our daily experiences and observe that things are different than they seem.
Filipino Philosopher
- An insight is a form of seeing with the mind
- Filipino philosopher Fr. Roque Ferrioils, "an insight is something that emerges when we are in a process of arriving at an insight."
- It is a kind of seeing
- This occurs through conceptual analysis of reality
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Explore the fundamental concepts of insights in philosophy, focusing on the perspectives of Pythagoras and Filipino philosopher Fr. Roque Ferrioils. Understand how insights are formed through experience and the importance of wisdom in philosophy. This quiz will help you engage with the deeper meanings behind philosophical understanding.
