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Which of the following is NOT a component of a good act, as described in the content?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a good act, as described in the content?
According to the content, what is the primary focus of Teleological Ethics?
According to the content, what is the primary focus of Teleological Ethics?
Which of the following philosophers is associated with the concept of 'disinterested eye' when it comes to beauty?
Which of the following philosophers is associated with the concept of 'disinterested eye' when it comes to beauty?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a 'supererogatory' action as defined in the content?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a 'supererogatory' action as defined in the content?
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According to the content, what does the term 'epoche' refer to?
According to the content, what does the term 'epoche' refer to?
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Which of the following is NOT a key concept associated with Buddhism?
Which of the following is NOT a key concept associated with Buddhism?
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What is the main point made by the phrase 'Life unreflected is not worth living,' attributed to Socrates?
What is the main point made by the phrase 'Life unreflected is not worth living,' attributed to Socrates?
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What is the main difference between 'right and wrong' actions as described in the content?
What is the main difference between 'right and wrong' actions as described in the content?
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Which of the following correctly characterizes the concept of 'vincible ignorance' as discussed in the text?
Which of the following correctly characterizes the concept of 'vincible ignorance' as discussed in the text?
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What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes a philosopher?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes a philosopher?
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Based on the information provided, which of the following best describes the concept of 'man as being-in-the-world'?
Based on the information provided, which of the following best describes the concept of 'man as being-in-the-world'?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of philosophy as presented in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of philosophy as presented in the text?
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What is the relationship between the concept of 'truth' and 'falsity' in epistemology?
What is the relationship between the concept of 'truth' and 'falsity' in epistemology?
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Which of the following statements best reflects the concept of 'metaphysics' as described in the text?
Which of the following statements best reflects the concept of 'metaphysics' as described in the text?
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Based on the text, what is the significance of the statement 'Man is a political animal'?
Based on the text, what is the significance of the statement 'Man is a political animal'?
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What is the primary activity that defines 'man as a person'?
What is the primary activity that defines 'man as a person'?
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Study Notes
Philosophy: Core Concepts
- Wonder (Awe): The fundamental requirement for a good philosopher is the power of wonder.
- Sanity/Insanity Boundary: Philosophers exist on the edge of sanity and insanity.
- Knowledge is Virtue: Vvincible ignorance is acceptable; metacognition (knowing what you know and don't know) is key.
- Decipher/Analyze: Breaking down concepts is crucial.
- Love of Wisdom: Philosophy is the love of wisdom (from the Greek words philos and sophia).
- Delay Gratification: Important for personal growth.
- Adversity Quotient: The ability to surpass challenges.
- Transcendence: Going beyond the ordinary.
- Proactive Nature: Humans need to be proactive (Stephen Covey).
- Learning is Inevitable: (Aristotle).
- Soul/Animus: Drives motion in living things; three types: vegetative (plants), sentient (animals), and rational (humans).
- Psyche/Soul/Mind: Related concepts, often interchangeable.
- Embodied Subjectivity: Humans are material beings (corporeal).
Human Existence
- Being-in-the-World: Humans occupy space and time.
- Being-with: Humans are social creatures.
- Political Animal: Humans are fundamentally social (Aristotle).
- Euphemism: A more polite way to express something awkward.
- Love & Justice: Love (presupposes Justice; important aspect of being human)
- Suum Cuique: Give to each what is due to them (Justice).
- Body & Soul: Human beings are a combination of body and soul.
Defining Philosophy
- Mental Seeing: Philosophy is a way of seeing the world through analysis and information processing.
- Richness & Exhaustion: Philosophical concepts are complex and cannot be fully understood easily.
- Transcending Superficiality: Philosophy goes beyond surface-level observations.
- Inherent Reality: Philosophy is an intrinsic part of reality.
- Study of Causes/Principles: Philosophy investigates the fundamental reasons behind things using human reason.
Major Branches of Philosophy
Epistemology (Theory of Knowledge)
- Subject/Object: The knower (subject) and the thing known (object).
- Truth: Absolute and unchanging.
- Falsity: Can vary and has degrees (not absolute).
- Knowledge in Truth: Epistemology is fundamentally grounded in truth.
- Rene Descartes: A key figure in modern philosophy.
Metaphysics
- Going Beyond Physics: Examining the essence and meaning beyond the physical world.
- Essence: Fundamental nature or significance.
- Conviction: Core beliefs and Thoughts
- Novelty/Uniqueness: How something is different.
- Appearance/Deception: Beware of appearances to avoid deception.
Value Theory (Aesthetics & Ethics)
- Aesthetics (Beauty): The study of beauty.
- Commercialization of Beauty: A contemporary issue impacting aesthetics.
- Disinterested Eye (Kant): Beauty is appreciated without personal interest .
- Phenomenological Method (Husserl): bracketing and analysis of biases.
Ethics
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Socrates: A renowned philosopher in Western history.
- "The unexamined life is not worth living"
- Logic as a tool for discernment
- Right vs. Wrong: Differentiated based on written law.
- Universally Accepted: Important considerations in ethics.
- Alfred North Whitehead and Plato: Important influences in philosophy.
- Emulation: Learning by example.
- Buddhism (Nirvana): A state of enlightenment.
- Insatiable Desire: Lack of contentment.
- Dharma/Karma: Duty and law in Hinduism.
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Good Acts:
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Right Actions: (Permissible)
- Obligatory/Required; optional; neutral; supererogatory.
- Wrong Actions: (Not permissible); crimes.
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Right Actions: (Permissible)
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Ethical Theories:
- Consequentialism (Teleological Ethics): The end justifies the means (goals lead to decisions).
- Virtue Ethics (Aristotle): Focuses on character and virtues/vices.
- Motivational Ethics: The end does not justify the means (motives matter).
- Golden Mean A balance between deficiency and excess in moral actions.
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Test your understanding of the fundamental concepts in philosophy, including the importance of wonder, the balance between sanity and insanity, and the nature of knowledge as virtue. This quiz will explore key ideas like adversity quotient and the love of wisdom, along with other core philosophical themes. Engage with philosophical thoughts and deepen your insight into what it means to think critically about life and existence.
