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What is the meaning of the word 'philosophy'?
What is the meaning of the word 'philosophy'?
- The understanding of right and wrong
- The pursuit of happiness
- The study of physical objects
- The love of wisdom (correct)
Why does the text state that the common-sense view of philosophy is not adequate?
Why does the text state that the common-sense view of philosophy is not adequate?
- Because it is vague, confused, and superficial (correct)
- Because it is too specific
- Because it excludes certain perspectives
- Because it is overly complex
How are our ideas about various concepts acquired?
How are our ideas about various concepts acquired?
- Exclusively from family and friends
- Mainly from movies and television
- Through academic education only
- From a variety of sources and individuals (correct)
What do the Greek words 'philia' and 'sophia' mean in the context of the word 'philosophy'?
What do the Greek words 'philia' and 'sophia' mean in the context of the word 'philosophy'?
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Why might some philosophers wish to exclude certain perspectives from the definition of philosophy?
Why might some philosophers wish to exclude certain perspectives from the definition of philosophy?
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What is the formal sense of philosophy?
What is the formal sense of philosophy?
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Why is having a philosophy in the formal, personal sense necessary for doing philosophy in the critical, reflective sense?
Why is having a philosophy in the formal, personal sense necessary for doing philosophy in the critical, reflective sense?
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What are the two senses of philosophy?
What are the two senses of philosophy?
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Why do philosophers, theologians, scientists, and others often disagree?
Why do philosophers, theologians, scientists, and others often disagree?
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What does philosophizing involve according to the text?
What does philosophizing involve according to the text?
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