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When did philosophy begin, according to the text?
When did philosophy begin, according to the text?
What is the Greek meaning of the word 'philosophy'?
What is the Greek meaning of the word 'philosophy'?
Why did philosophers become famous in Athens according to the text?
Why did philosophers become famous in Athens according to the text?
What was the main focus of the first philosophers according to the text?
What was the main focus of the first philosophers according to the text?
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Which town is credited as the birthplace of philosophy?
Which town is credited as the birthplace of philosophy?
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What key transition marked the beginning of philosophy according to the text?
What key transition marked the beginning of philosophy according to the text?
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What was Pythagoras' radical shift from?
What was Pythagoras' radical shift from?
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What did Pythagoras believe governs the world, according to the text?
What did Pythagoras believe governs the world, according to the text?
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How does Pythagoras define a philosophus?
How does Pythagoras define a philosophus?
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What does philosophy study, according to the text?
What does philosophy study, according to the text?
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How does philosophy approach studying objects, based on the text?
How does philosophy approach studying objects, based on the text?
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What is unique about the science of philosophy, as mentioned in the text?
What is unique about the science of philosophy, as mentioned in the text?
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What does the rational soul (nous) represent, according to Plato?
What does the rational soul (nous) represent, according to Plato?
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According to Socrates and Plato, what is the root of evil?
According to Socrates and Plato, what is the root of evil?
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How does Aristotle define true knowledge?
How does Aristotle define true knowledge?
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What is the ultimate perfection and happiness for man, according to Aristotle?
What is the ultimate perfection and happiness for man, according to Aristotle?
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Why can only a person have a soul with rational qualities, according to Aristotle?
Why can only a person have a soul with rational qualities, according to Aristotle?
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What must one do in addition to knowing the Good, according to Plato and Aristotle?
What must one do in addition to knowing the Good, according to Plato and Aristotle?
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What is the relationship between social freedom and individualism assimilation in society?
What is the relationship between social freedom and individualism assimilation in society?
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How is political freedom commonly associated with civil liberties and natural rights?
How is political freedom commonly associated with civil liberties and natural rights?
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In the context of the text, how does political freedom differ from social freedom?
In the context of the text, how does political freedom differ from social freedom?
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How does the strict dress code in the conservative community affect the teenager's social freedom?
How does the strict dress code in the conservative community affect the teenager's social freedom?
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What impact does social freedom have on relationships within a community?
What impact does social freedom have on relationships within a community?
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Why is the right to speak freely an example of political freedom?
Why is the right to speak freely an example of political freedom?
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What type of freedom is characterized by a deterministic viewpoint?
What type of freedom is characterized by a deterministic viewpoint?
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Which notion of freedom presupposes a divine gift from God?
Which notion of freedom presupposes a divine gift from God?
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In the context provided, what characterizes populism?
In the context provided, what characterizes populism?
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What does the transcendental presumption of freedom create, according to the text?
What does the transcendental presumption of freedom create, according to the text?
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Which strategy is highlighted as effective in persuading people in the context provided?
Which strategy is highlighted as effective in persuading people in the context provided?
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What situation exemplifies scientistic freedom in the provided text?
What situation exemplifies scientistic freedom in the provided text?
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Study Notes
Plato's View on the Human Soul
- The soul has three parts: rational, spirited, and appetitive.
- The rational soul (nous) represents the guiding part towards the truth, weighing situations rationally.
- The spirited soul (thymos) represents the noble part and is the heart of the soul.
- The appetitive soul represents the soul's pleasure-centeredness and bodily fulfillment.
Socrates and Plato's View on Knowledge and Virtue
- Knowing the difference between good and bad does not make a person virtuous.
- The root of evil is ignorance.
- The solution to overcome evil is knowledge of the Good.
- Knowledge is not enough; one must also live well.
Aristotle's View on Human Person and Happiness
- Man's ultimate perfection and happiness consist of wisdom and virtue.
- A good and happy life is a well-ordered one, guided by reason.
- In contrast, an unhappy life is a disordered life dominated by vices.
- Human person is a composite substance and form which complements one another.
Types of Freedom
- Social Freedom: the ability to exercise individualism assimilation in society.
- Political Freedom: often linked with the notion of liberty and autonomy, including civil liberties and natural rights.
- Transcendental Freedom: presupposes God's celestial gift to humanity.
- Scientistic Freedom: a strictly deterministic view, where freedom does not exist.
- Populist Freedom: a political doctrine and strategy that highlights the views and sides of the public in a dishonest and cunning way.
Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person
- Philosophy began at the end of the 6th Century in Ancient Greece.
- Philosophy came from the Greek words "philein" (love) and "sophia" (wisdom).
- Philosophy started in wonder, with a radical shift from mythic explanations to rational and ground facts.
Pythagoras' Contribution to Philosophy
- Pythagoras marked a radical shift from the mythic to the rational.
- He saw everyone as a philosopher, with the term "philosophus" meaning "someone who, in all his might pursues wisdom".
Definition of Philosophy
- Philosophy is a science that observes the rigors of science.
- Philosophy's object is literally everything and every-thing.
- Philosophy studies things through their ultimate causes and principles.
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Test your knowledge on the origins and meaning of philosophy, from Muthos to Logos. Explore how philosophy emerged in Ancient Greece, its etymology, and the influence of works by Hesiod and Homer.
