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What are the two Greek words that form the basis of the term 'Philosophy'?
What are the two Greek words that form the basis of the term 'Philosophy'?
- 'Philo' and 'Logos'
- 'Eros' and 'Sophia'
- 'Sophia' and 'Logos'
- 'Philo' and 'Sophia' (correct)
Which statement best describes the function of philosophy?
Which statement best describes the function of philosophy?
- To systematically investigate the ultimate causes, reason, and principles governing all things using human reason. (correct)
- To reinforce existing societal norms and values without questioning.
- To focus solely on empirical data and scientific observation.
- To provide definitive answers to all questions.
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the three primary questions of philosophy?
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the three primary questions of philosophy?
- Where am I?
- What should I do?
- How do I know it?
- What is my purpose? (correct)
What does it mean to say that philosophy involves the 'widest generalizations'?
What does it mean to say that philosophy involves the 'widest generalizations'?
What is a 'fundamental' in the context of philosophical activity?
What is a 'fundamental' in the context of philosophical activity?
What does it mean to say that the desire to integrate things into a one coherent whole drives philosophy?
What does it mean to say that the desire to integrate things into a one coherent whole drives philosophy?
Which branch of philosophy deals primarily with questions of reality and existence?
Which branch of philosophy deals primarily with questions of reality and existence?
Which branch of philosophy concerns itself with the nature and means of human knowledge?
Which branch of philosophy concerns itself with the nature and means of human knowledge?
Which branch of philosophy focuses on the principles of correct thinking and reasoning?
Which branch of philosophy focuses on the principles of correct thinking and reasoning?
Which area of philosophy explores human actions and whether they are good or bad, right or wrong?
Which area of philosophy explores human actions and whether they are good or bad, right or wrong?
What is the focus of aesthetics as a branch of philosophy?
What is the focus of aesthetics as a branch of philosophy?
What area does philosophy help improve, related to problem solving?
What area does philosophy help improve, related to problem solving?
Which of the following best describes the philosophical approach of Thales?
Which of the following best describes the philosophical approach of Thales?
How does Philosophy differ from religion?
How does Philosophy differ from religion?
What is the meaning of self-development in the context of practical philosophy?
What is the meaning of self-development in the context of practical philosophy?
In which area is philosophy considered to provide the foundation?
In which area is philosophy considered to provide the foundation?
Which of the following skills is directly improved through the study of philosophy?
Which of the following skills is directly improved through the study of philosophy?
What does philosophy of the human person primarily aim to do?
What does philosophy of the human person primarily aim to do?
Which of the following is NOT a key practical use of philosophy?
Which of the following is NOT a key practical use of philosophy?
Where did philosophy originate?
Where did philosophy originate?
Flashcards
What is Philosophy?
What is Philosophy?
Philosophy is about questions and answers, prompting reflection on life experiences.
Self-Reflection Questions
Self-Reflection Questions
Consider how you are feeling, why you feel that way, and how you can overcome it and its affects.
Origin of 'Philosophy'
Origin of 'Philosophy'
Philosophy is derived from the Greek words 'Philo' (love) and 'Sophia' (wisdom).
Philosophy
Philosophy
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What Philosophy Is
What Philosophy Is
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Where did Philosophy begin?
Where did Philosophy begin?
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Who was Thales?
Who was Thales?
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Religion vs. Philosophy
Religion vs. Philosophy
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Three Characteristics of Philosophical Activity
Three Characteristics of Philosophical Activity
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Cognitive Branches of Philosophy
Cognitive Branches of Philosophy
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Normative Branches of Philosophy
Normative Branches of Philosophy
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Metaphysics
Metaphysics
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Epistemology
Epistemology
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Logic
Logic
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Ethics or Morality
Ethics or Morality
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Aesthetics
Aesthetics
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Politics
Politics
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Philosophy of the Human Person
Philosophy of the Human Person
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Practical Uses of Philosophy
Practical Uses of Philosophy
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Study Notes
What is Philosophy
- Philosophy is about questions and answers
- Philosophical preparation comes from asking and answering hundreds of questions
Primary Questions of Philosophy
- Where am I?
- How do I know it?
- What should I do?
Nature and Functions of Philosophy
- The term "philosophy" comes from the Greek words 'Philo' and 'Sophia.'
- 'Philo' means 'love'
- 'Sophia' means 'wisdom'
- Philosophy means 'love of knowledge', 'pursuit of wisdom' and 'systematic investigation'.
- It uses human reason to investigate the ultimate causes, reasons, and principles that govern all things
Philosophy is...
- Considered the "mother of all sciences"
- A way of life
- A science
- A persistent quest for knowledge and truth
Origin of Philosophy
- Greece is where philosophy was born in the West
- Thales is the Father of Philosophy in Western civilization
- Thales tried to reduce multiplicity to unity
- Highlighting the division between religion and philosophy is important
- Religion relies on faith
- Philosophy is based on reason
Philosophical Activity
- Philosophical activity is characterized by three things:
- Philosophy involves the widest generalizations
- Philosophy is all about fundamentals
- A fundamental is the root cause that explains almost everything in a given context
- Philosophy seeks to integrate things into one coherent whole - Holistic
Branches of Philosophy
- Provides description of being and knowing
- Concerned with the standard of the good
Cognitive Branches
- Metaphysics deals with questions regarding reality and existence. (Where am I?)
- Epistemology is the study of the nature and means of human knowledge (How do I know it?)
- Logic is the science and art of correct thinking and reasoning
Normative Branches
- Ethics or Morality deals with human actions whether good or bad, right or wrong, acceptable or unacceptable, justifiable or unjustifiable. (What should I do?)
- Aesthetics deals with the nature of art/objective judgment of beauty
- Politics deals with the principles of a proper social system
Philosophy of the Human Person
- This area seeks to understand the human person from a philosophical perspective
Practical Uses of Philosophy
- For critical analysis and interpretation of concepts, definitions, arguments and problems
- Helps in problem-solving and decision-making
- Develops clean and adequate articulation of ideas
- Promotes wisdom through the application of knowledge and sound choices/judgments
- Aids in self- development
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