Philosophy

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Which discipline is considered a separate academic discipline in the modern sense of the term?

  • Biology
  • Psychology
  • Physics
  • Philosophy (correct)

Which tradition of philosophy focuses on practical issues?

  • Indian philosophy
  • Arabic-Persian philosophy
  • Chinese philosophy (correct)
  • Western philosophy

Which philosophy tradition explores the nature of reality and ways of arriving at knowledge?

  • Arabic-Persian philosophy
  • Western philosophy
  • Chinese philosophy
  • Indian philosophy (correct)

Which discipline is often considered as part of philosophy historically?

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Which tradition of philosophy originated in Ancient Greece?

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Separate Academic Discipline

Philosophy is now recognized as a unique area of study, distinct from other related fields.

Chinese Philosophy Focus

Chinese philosophy is primarily concerned with practical applications of knowledge, ethics, and social order.

Indian Philosophy's Subject

Indian philosophy explores the core of reality and the acquisition of knowledge and understanding.

Philosophy's Historical Relation to Physics

Historically, physics was often considered part of the broader philosophical framework.

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Origin of Western Philosophy

Western philosophy, a major tradition, originated in ancient Greece.

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Study Notes

Philosophy Traditions

  • Ethics is considered a separate academic discipline in the modern sense of the term.

Practical Issues

  • Applied Philosophy focuses on practical issues.

Nature of Reality

  • Metaphysics explores the nature of reality and ways of arriving at knowledge.

Historical Discipline

  • Psychology is often considered as part of philosophy historically.

Ancient Origins

  • Western Philosophy tradition originated in Ancient Greece.

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