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Which term comes from the Greek words Philo and Sophia?
Which term comes from the Greek words Philo and Sophia?
- Philosophy (correct)
- Reasoning
- Science
- Logic
What does philosophy base its knowledge on, as mentioned in the text?
What does philosophy base its knowledge on, as mentioned in the text?
- Human reason (correct)
- Authority
- Hypotheses
- Mere opinion
What is the subject matter of logic according to the text?
What is the subject matter of logic according to the text?
- Science
- Thinking (reasoning) (correct)
- Material objects
- Everyday life
What is a cause, as defined in the text?
What is a cause, as defined in the text?
What does logic tell us, as mentioned in the text?
What does logic tell us, as mentioned in the text?
What is philosophy referred to as in the context of beings in their ultimate reasons, causes, and principles?
What is philosophy referred to as in the context of beings in their ultimate reasons, causes, and principles?
What is the primary role of philosophy, according to the text?
What is the primary role of philosophy, according to the text?
How is logic described in the text?
How is logic described in the text?
What is the distinction between a reason and a cause, as explained in the text?
What is the distinction between a reason and a cause, as explained in the text?
What differentiates philosophy from mere opinion or theories?
What differentiates philosophy from mere opinion or theories?
How does the text describe logical thinking?
How does the text describe logical thinking?
What is the relationship between logic and making powerful decisions, as highlighted in the text?
What is the relationship between logic and making powerful decisions, as highlighted in the text?
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Study Notes
Foundations of Philosophy
- Logic is the foundation of philosophy and surrounds all other types of knowledge.
- It directs the mind to reason in a straight and mistake-free manner.
Definition of Philosophy
- Philosophy originates from the Greek words "Philo" meaning "love" and "Sophia" meaning "wisdom".
- It is the science of beings in their ultimate reasons, causes, and principles acquired by human reason alone.
- Philosophy is not based on opinion, theories, or hypotheses, but on certain knowledge derived from reasoned demonstration of causes.
Key Concepts
- A reason is an explanation for something.
- A cause is a contributor to the production of a thing.
- A principle is the origin of something.
Importance of Philosophy
- Philosophy is essential to place logic in its proper perspective.
- It is based on knowledge acquired by human reason alone, without relying on authority.
Logic and Reasoning
- Logical thinking is a natural human capability that allows individuals to reason correctly.
- Logic is the study of valid reasoning and helps determine whether something makes sense.
- Logic is a tool for making powerful decisions in science and everyday life.
- The subject matter of logic is thinking (reasoning).
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