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What is the primary consideration of a science in its formal object?
What branch of philosophy deals with the study of the physical world and the ultimate principles of bodily natures?
What is the most pervasive form of philosophical inquiry?
What is the study of beings in themselves?
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What is the material object of philosophy?
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What is the significance of understanding the object of a field of study?
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What is the role of ontology in philosophical inquiry?
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What is the relationship between cosmology and the study of certain objects that exist?
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What can be observed in the study of philosophy that helps determine its scope and limitations?
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Which branch of philosophy deals with the study of the divine reality without theological foundations?
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What is the primary concern of philosophical inquiry in relation to the world?
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Which philosopher is associated with the five proofs of divine existence?
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What is the focus of the study of cosmology in philosophy?
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What is the primary goal of philosophical inquiry in relation to the divine reality?
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What is the study of the essence and existence of God referred to as?
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What is the term used to describe the temporary nature of things that depend on the existence of force and energy?
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What is the primary concern of the branch of philosophy that deals with values?
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Which branch of philosophy is concerned with the deeper understanding of beauty?
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What is the main idea behind the statement 'beauty lies in the eye of the beholder'?
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Which branch of philosophy deals with the study of correct inferential thinking and valid reasoning?
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What is the primary focus of philosophical inquiry in the context of human conduct?
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Which branch of philosophy is concerned with the study of human knowledge and its limits?
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What is the relationship between objectivity and subjectivity in the context of beauty?
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What is the significance of the concept of values in human life?
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Study Notes
Object of Philosophy
- The object of philosophy covers all things, including man, world, and God.
- It is essential to uncover the object and scope of a field of study.
- The material object of philosophy is the subject matter it covers, which is everything.
- The formal object of philosophy is the formal reasons and principles of things.
Branches of Philosophy
A. Ontology or Metaphysics
- Study of beings in themselves, covering nature, attributes, and principles of beings in their general states.
- Deals with the basic overview of classical philosophy.
B. Cosmology
- Study of the physical world and the ultimate principles of bodily natures.
- Explores why certain things exist because of certain objects, which may not be observable.
C. Theodicy (Study of the Divine Reality)
- Examines the essence and existence of God without theological foundations.
- Uses pure human reason to arrive at conclusive statements that prove divine essence and existence.
D. Ethics
- Investigates the nature and morality of human conduct.
- Concerned with human knowledge and the extent of human responsibility for their actions.
E. Aesthetics or Philosophy of Beauty
- Explores the deeper understanding of beauty in things.
- Debates subjectivity vs objectivity in judging things of beauty.
F. Axiology or Philosophy of Values
- Studies the concept of Values, including life and death as real-life situations and destiny.
G. Logic
- Examines correct inferential thinking and valid reasoning to attain an understandable and valid conclusion.
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Understand the significance of ontology and metaphysics in philosophy, and how they relate to the object and scope of a field of study. Learn about the importance of uncovering the subject matter in any field.