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What best describes holistic thinking?
What best describes holistic thinking?
- Focusing on specific, limited details to form conclusions.
- Considering wider knowledge and fair judgment. (correct)
- Judging situations based on past experiences only.
- Making decisions based solely on personal opinions.
Which of the following principles must be satisfied for the Principle of Double Effect to be applied?
Which of the following principles must be satisfied for the Principle of Double Effect to be applied?
- There must be a sufficiently grave reason for the act. (correct)
- The intention of the agent must be to achieve the evil effect.
- The good effect must follow the evil effect.
- The evil effect must be the primary goal of the action.
Which of the following defines truth according to the content provided?
Which of the following defines truth according to the content provided?
- A belief that varies from person to person.
- A statement that can be perplexing and illogical.
- A subjective interpretation of events shaped by opinions.
- A statement that is consistent with reality or verifiable facts. (correct)
What is the focus of rationalism in establishing truth?
What is the focus of rationalism in establishing truth?
How does the correspondence theory define truth?
How does the correspondence theory define truth?
According to the context principle, how should a word's meaning be interpreted?
According to the context principle, how should a word's meaning be interpreted?
Which of the following characterizes partial thinking?
Which of the following characterizes partial thinking?
What is necessary for a belief to be truly justified, based on the content provided?
What is necessary for a belief to be truly justified, based on the content provided?
What philosophical approach believes that the body and soul are one entity?
What philosophical approach believes that the body and soul are one entity?
Which philosopher is associated with the phrase 'Dubito ergo cogito, cogito ergo sum'?
Which philosopher is associated with the phrase 'Dubito ergo cogito, cogito ergo sum'?
What does 'tabula rasa' refer to in John Locke's philosophy?
What does 'tabula rasa' refer to in John Locke's philosophy?
What concept reflects the belief that human actions greatly influence the environment?
What concept reflects the belief that human actions greatly influence the environment?
Which term denotes the idea of surpassing ordinary limits to achieve higher understanding?
Which term denotes the idea of surpassing ordinary limits to achieve higher understanding?
What results from humans treating the environment merely as an object?
What results from humans treating the environment merely as an object?
According to Saint Augustine, what do human beings represent in the creation?
According to Saint Augustine, what do human beings represent in the creation?
What characterizes the concept of 'Existentialism'?
What characterizes the concept of 'Existentialism'?
What does the term 'hindsight' refer to?
What does the term 'hindsight' refer to?
According to Plato, what is the essence of man?
According to Plato, what is the essence of man?
Which philosopher distinguished between the body and the soul by describing man as a thinking being?
Which philosopher distinguished between the body and the soul by describing man as a thinking being?
What is the primary focus of Socrates regarding the soul?
What is the primary focus of Socrates regarding the soul?
What is dualism's main claim about the body and the soul?
What is dualism's main claim about the body and the soul?
What does moksha refer to in Hinduism?
What does moksha refer to in Hinduism?
Which philosopher viewed the soul as the true self and the body as merely its accompaniment?
Which philosopher viewed the soul as the true self and the body as merely its accompaniment?
Which philosophical view emphasizes skepticism of grand narratives?
Which philosophical view emphasizes skepticism of grand narratives?
What is the primary ethical consideration of deep ecology?
What is the primary ethical consideration of deep ecology?
In the context of the human soul, what does 'arkhe' refer to according to Plotinus?
In the context of the human soul, what does 'arkhe' refer to according to Plotinus?
Which of the following best describes the concept of biocentrism?
Which of the following best describes the concept of biocentrism?
What is the significance of the analogy of the charioteer and the horse in the context of the soul?
What is the significance of the analogy of the charioteer and the horse in the context of the soul?
What did Aldo Leopold introduce in his philosophy?
What did Aldo Leopold introduce in his philosophy?
Immanuel Kant's philosophy is primarily centered around which of the following concepts?
Immanuel Kant's philosophy is primarily centered around which of the following concepts?
Which philosophical concept advocates for the inherent value of ecosystems and their maintenance?
Which philosophical concept advocates for the inherent value of ecosystems and their maintenance?
In which philosophical tradition is personal growth and self-actualization a primary focus?
In which philosophical tradition is personal growth and self-actualization a primary focus?
What does John Locke's social contract theory emphasize about the role of government?
What does John Locke's social contract theory emphasize about the role of government?
According to John Stuart Mill's utilitarianism, what can justify environmental protection policies?
According to John Stuart Mill's utilitarianism, what can justify environmental protection policies?
Which act focuses specifically on the management of air quality in the Philippines?
Which act focuses specifically on the management of air quality in the Philippines?
What is one of the principles of prudence according to the given content?
What is one of the principles of prudence according to the given content?
Which environmental act in the Philippines addresses the conservation of wildlife resources?
Which environmental act in the Philippines addresses the conservation of wildlife resources?
According to Aristotle, what is virtue characterized by?
According to Aristotle, what is virtue characterized by?
Which legislation aims at promoting environmental awareness in the educational system of the Philippines?
Which legislation aims at promoting environmental awareness in the educational system of the Philippines?
What is the moral duty of governments according to Peter Singer?
What is the moral duty of governments according to Peter Singer?
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Study Notes
The Principle of Double Effect
- Evil effect should not precede the good effect.
- Sufficiently grave reason must justify the act for its good effect.
- Agent's intention must prioritize the good effect while allowing the evil effect as a regrettable outcome.
Holistic vs. Partial Thinking
- Holistic thinking emphasizes logical, valid, and sound decisions with a broader scope of knowledge.
- Partial thinking leads to biased judgments and erroneous decisions, focusing on limited knowledge and one-sided viewpoints.
Truth and Opinion
- Truth: Consistent with reality, verifiable or provable.
- Opinion: Personal beliefs or judgments that are subjective and lack proof.
- Empiricism: Asserts truth is grounded in sensory experience.
- Rationalism: Claims truth is based on reason and logical deduction.
- Relativism: Proposes truth is subjective and varies culturally or individually.
- Objectivism: Holds that truth is independent of individual beliefs.
Theories of Truth
- Correspondence Theory: Statements are true if they align with facts or reality.
- Coherence Theory: Truth is determined by context and internal consistency.
- Context Principle: Meaning requires contextual interpretation, as proposed by Gottlob Frege.
Knowledge
- Defined as a justified true belief, established through senses or reasoning.
- Thomas Aquinas and Aristotle viewed body and soul as unified entities.
Perspectives on Human Existence
- Ancient philosophies (Plato, Aristotle) regarded the human essence as a blend of body and soul.
- Medieval thinkers (Thomas Aquinas and Augustine) highlighted the soul's superiority, likening it to a charioteer guiding a horse.
- Modern philosophy (Descartes) distinguished body (res extensa) and mind (res cogitans), framing humans as thinking beings.
Consciousness and Self
- John Locke introduced the theory of the self as a blank slate (tabula rasa).
- Human faculty of reason enables survival and adaptation.
Environmental Philosophy
- Environment reflects the goodness of the creator, necessitating stewardship and ethical consideration.
- Anthropocentrism: Places humans at the center of concern in nature.
- Biocentrism: Values all life forms, viewing humans as part of a larger system.
- Ecocentrism: Advocates for the moral consideration of entire ecosystems.
Ethical Responsibility
- Immanuel Kant emphasized universal duty toward the environment.
- Aldo Leopold's "Land Ethic" views humans as community members within nature.
Government and Environmental Protection
- Social Contract Theory by John Locke implies that government exists to protect individual rights, which extends to environmental health.
- Utilitarianism (John Stuart Mill) can justify policies for environmental protection as necessary for overall happiness.
Filipino Environmental Legislation
- Philippine Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, and various environmental protection laws address sustainability and ecological welfare.
Virtue and Morality
- Prudence: The ability to govern oneself using reason.
- Frugality: Careful use of resources.
- Temperance: Moral ordering of passions.
- Virtue, as discussed by Aristotle, is the excellence of body and soul and lies between deficiency and excess.
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