Philosophy Lesson 1: Introduction to Philosophy

True (A)

The truth or validity of arguments.

<p>beauty</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can help us to make more logical arguments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ethics = The study of morality and right conduct Epistemology = The theory of knowledge, encompassing its nature and acquisition Logic = The study of correct reasoning and argumentation Aesthetics = The exploration of beauty and its significance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Holistic thinking considers the overall picture and interconnections within a system, while partial thinking focuses on specific aspects or details.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>love of wisdom (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heraclitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A holistic perspective considers the whole picture, taking into account all relevant aspects and their interconnectedness, while a partial point of view focuses on only one or a limited number of aspects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pythagoras = Proposed that matter is composed of atoms Heraclitus = Advocated for a simple and virtuous life Democritus = Formulated the Pythagorean theorem Diogenes of Sinope = Emphasized the importance of logos and change Epicurus = Believed that philosophy could lead to happiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Philosophy helps in obtaining a broader perspective on life, exploring fundamental questions, developing critical thinking, and discovering new insights and perspectives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Philosophy enables people to live a happy life (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deductive reasoning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Karl Jaspers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Metaphysics</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Plato = Sense of wonder Rene Descartes = Doubt Karl Jaspers = Experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ethics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A way of thinking about the world composed of views and beliefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A formal process of analyzing specific statements to reach a conclusion.

A feeling that drives individuals to question and philosophize about experiences.

The need to critically evaluate ideas presented as truths.

Events or situations that challenge and reshape one’s beliefs and frameworks.

A structure of beliefs and views that shapes a person's thinking about the world.

Questions that address personal correctness through one’s own framework.

Questions that challenge the frameworks upon which beliefs are based.

Branch of philosophy concerning questions about reality and existence.

The study of the nature of knowledge and how we know what we know.

A branch of philosophy concerned with valid reasoning and arguments.

The philosophy that explores the nature of beauty and artistic values.

A perspective that looks at the big picture and large-scale patterns.

Focusing on specific aspects of a situation to understand it.

The process of examining one's thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Philosophy utilizes holistic thinking to understand human experience.

Aesthetics vitalizes knowledge and connects us to our culture.

The love of wisdom; study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and values.

An ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician known for the Pythagorean theorem.

Greek philosopher who emphasized change and the concept of logos as a higher order.

Proposed that matter is made of tiny particles called atoms.

Advocate for a simple, virtuous life; lived in austerity and criticized others for hypocrisy.

Philosopher who believed that philosophy could lead to a happy life.

An approach that understands the whole context rather than just individual parts.