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What is the definition of philosophy?
What is the definition of philosophy?
- The study of wisdom
- The study of human life
- The study of reality of things or beings (correct)
- The study of ultimate causes and principles
Who coined the term 'philosophy'?
Who coined the term 'philosophy'?
- Pythagoras (correct)
- Plato
- Aristotle
- Socrates
What does the term 'philosophy' mean etymologically?
What does the term 'philosophy' mean etymologically?
- Study of reality
- Search for ultimate causes
- Love of wisdom (correct)
- Science of human life
What is one of the basic questions of philosophy mentioned in the text?
What is one of the basic questions of philosophy mentioned in the text?
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What does a true philosopher mean?
What does a true philosopher mean?
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Definition and Origins of Philosophy
- Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language.
- The term 'philosophy' was coined by the ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras.
- Etymologically, the term 'philosophy' comes from the Greek words 'philos' (love) and 'sophia' (wisdom), meaning "love of wisdom".
- One of the basic questions of philosophy is what reality is composed of, which encompasses questions about the nature of existence, time, and space.
- A true philosopher is one who is driven by a genuine desire to understand and love wisdom, rather than seeking merely to appear wise or to gain prestige.
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