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Which term describes actions that proceed from an intrinsic principle with knowledge of the end?
Which term describes actions that proceed from an intrinsic principle with knowledge of the end?
- Moral Acts (correct)
- Good Acts
- Involuntary Acts
- Human Acts
The act of remembering and controlling emotions are examples of Voluntary Acts.
The act of remembering and controlling emotions are examples of Voluntary Acts.
True (A)
What does the Greek word 'sophia' mean?
What does the Greek word 'sophia' mean?
Wisdom
The Greek word 'philo' means __________.
The Greek word 'philo' means __________.
Match the Greek words to their meanings:
Match the Greek words to their meanings:
Which term describes the acts that man performs indeliberately or inadvertently?
Which term describes the acts that man performs indeliberately or inadvertently?
Epistemology refers to the philosophy that focuses solely on the nature of human behavior and actions.
Epistemology refers to the philosophy that focuses solely on the nature of human behavior and actions.
What is the conscious judgment of man that considers the means and consequences of actions called?
What is the conscious judgment of man that considers the means and consequences of actions called?
The branch of philosophy that studies the limits and possibilities of knowledge is called ______.
The branch of philosophy that studies the limits and possibilities of knowledge is called ______.
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Which term refers to the practical science of the morality of human conduct?
Which term refers to the practical science of the morality of human conduct?
Philosophy is concerned with the study of human relations.
Philosophy is concerned with the study of human relations.
What does voluntariness refer to in the context of actions?
What does voluntariness refer to in the context of actions?
The instrument that philosophy uses to arrive at philosophical truths is called _____.
The instrument that philosophy uses to arrive at philosophical truths is called _____.
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Which branch of philosophy focuses on the nature of beauty and taste?
Which branch of philosophy focuses on the nature of beauty and taste?
Empiricism suggests that knowledge is acquired only through experience.
Empiricism suggests that knowledge is acquired only through experience.
What is the Greek word for knowledge?
What is the Greek word for knowledge?
The philosophical concept that deals with personal freedom is called __________.
The philosophical concept that deals with personal freedom is called __________.
Match the following philosophical concepts from Column A with their definitions from Column B:
Match the following philosophical concepts from Column A with their definitions from Column B:
Which statement describes man as a responsible being?
Which statement describes man as a responsible being?
Ethics and morality are synonymous.
Ethics and morality are synonymous.
What is one key feature that differentiates ethical decisions from legal decisions?
What is one key feature that differentiates ethical decisions from legal decisions?
Man is often described as a being of __________.
Man is often described as a being of __________.
Match the following statements about ethics to their correct descriptions:
Match the following statements about ethics to their correct descriptions:
Study Notes
Philosophical Concepts - Key Terms
- Epistome: Means "knowledge" in Greek.
- Philo: Means "love" in Greek.
- Ethos: Means "custom" in Greek.
- Logike: Means "logic" in Greek.
- Sophia: Means "wisdom" in Greek.
- Physico: Refers to the physical world or natural phenomena.
- Meta: Means "beyond" in Greek.
Types of Acts
- Human Acts: Actions performed by man with the use of free will and knowledge of consequences.
- Acts of Man: Actions performed without the exercise of free will.
- Mixed Acts: Actions that involve body and mental powers.
- Internal Acts: Actions related to mental powers under the command of the will. Eg. imagining, remembering.
- External Acts: Actions influenced by bodily powers under the command of the will. Eg. walking, speaking.
- Commanded Acts: Actions that are influenced by the will. Eg. debating.
Philosophical Disciplines
- Epistemology: The study of knowledge and its limitations.
- Ethics: The study of the morality of human conduct.
- Logic: The study of reasoning and argumentation.
- Psychology: The study of the mind and its processes.
- Sociology: The study of societal relationships and institutions.
- Aesthetics: The study of beauty, art, and taste.
- Theology: The study of faith and religious beliefs.
- Metaphysics: The study of the nature of reality and underlying principles.
Concepts & Actions
- Voluntariness: The awareness of the means and consequences of an action.
- Freedom: The right of choice.
- Will: The ability of a person to make conscious choices.
- Knowledge: The key instrument to achieve philosophical truth, derived from experience and understanding.
- Wish: A desire that is not necessarily achievable.
- Fruition: The satisfaction of achieving a desired end.
- Custom: Traditional or common behaviors within a society.
- Empiricism: The belief that knowledge comes from experience.
Attributes of Human Beings
- Man as a rational being: Possessing intellect and the ability to use reason.
- Man as a moral being: Responsible for his actions and capable of discerning right from wrong.
- Man as an animal: Biological being with basic instincts for survival.
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Explore key philosophical terms and concepts, including definitions of important Greek words. Understand different types of human actions and their classifications in philosophy. This quiz dives into epistemology, ethics, and the nature of knowledge.
