10 Questions
Science aims for ______; it strives to know the whys of things.
certitude
Two types of beings according to St. Thomas Aquinas: 1. Necessary 2. ______
Contingent
Necessary beings exist ______; no beginning or end. Example: God
eternally
Existence is ______ for contingent beings; they may or may not exist. Example: human beings, material and spiritual worlds
caused
Science examines all things in their ______ causes.
ultimate
Aristotle's Four Causes: 1. Material Cause 2. ______ Cause 3. Formal Cause 4. Final Cause
Efficient
Science involves critical thinking that includes questioning, analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating, and ______.
judging
Science is the knowledge of facts or the knowledge of its ______.
causes
Philosophy aims to seek ______; it involves the love and pursuit of wisdom.
wisdom
Philosophy involves the examination of the ultimate why's and the ______ of all things.
wheretofore's
Learn about the objectives of an introductory lesson to philosophy, including explanations of the value, cause, and process of philosophizing, as well as the real meaning of philosophy. Reflect on concrete experiences in a philosophical manner and understand the value of philosophy in living a meaningful life with a broader perspective.
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