The Origins and Meaning of Philosophy
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The Origins and Meaning of Philosophy

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According to Pythagoras, what are the three classes of people who attend the ancient Olympic Games?

Lovers of Gain, Lovers of Honor, Lovers of Knowledge

What is the literal meaning of the term 'philosophy'?

Love of Wisdom

How does philosophy approach the study of knowledge?

Philosophical Approach

What does philosophy use to investigate things?

<p>Observation and natural capacity to think</p> Signup and view all the answers

If philosophy were to rely on supernatural revelation, what field of study would it become?

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

Which Greek words make up the term 'philosophy'?

<p>Philo and Sophia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with being the first to use the term 'philosophy'?

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

How does philosophy approach the study of knowledge?

<p>Observing the world and people</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of philosophy?

<p>To gain wisdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is philosophy different from theology?

<p>Philosophy relies on supernatural revelation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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