5 Questions
Which two Greek words make up the word 'philosophy'?
philein and sophia
What kind of questions does philosophy aim to answer?
Questions without easy answers
Who are some famous philosophers mentioned in the text?
Descartes, Aristotle, Plato, Aquinas
Where do philosophers often work today?
Universities
What areas have philosophers contributed to our understanding of?
Maths and logic
Study Notes
Philosophy: Origins and Scope
- The word 'philosophy' is derived from two Greek words: 'philo' meaning love and 'sophia' meaning wisdom.
- Philosophy aims to answer fundamental questions about reality, knowledge, values, and human existence.
- Famous philosophers mentioned in the text include: (no specific philosophers mentioned, please provide the text)
- Philosophers often work in academia, research institutions, and think tanks today.
- Philosophers have contributed to our understanding of various areas, including:
- Ethics and morality
- Metaphysics and the nature of reality
- Epistemology and the nature of knowledge
- Logic and reasoning
- Politics and governance
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