2.2 Methods of PhilosophyLeadtoWisdomandTruth.pptx

Methods of Philosophy Lead to Wisdom and PRESENTED BY: KEY S. EBRON Truth  Background The methods of philosophy will help to learn the process of doing philosophy in a systematic way. On the other hand, philosophizing is to think or express oneself in a philosophical manner. ...

Methods of Philosophy Lead to Wisdom and PRESENTED BY: KEY S. EBRON Truth  Background The methods of philosophy will help to learn the process of doing philosophy in a systematic way. On the other hand, philosophizing is to think or express oneself in a philosophical manner.  Although philosophy is an organized body of knowledge, the subject matter of philosophy is questions, which have three major characteristics; 1.Philosophical questions have answers but the answers remain in dispute. 2.Philosophical questions cannot be settled by science, common sense, or faith. 3.Philosophical questions are of perennial intellectual interest to human beings. The scientific method also leads to wisdom and truth because it uses an evidence- based approach to come up with its conclusion. In this method, all truths are supported by facts that can easily be tested or proven again through experiments, logical reasoning, or observation The methodology or method that philosophers use to address philosophical question is critical thinking. The attributes of a critical thinker include; Looks for evidence to support assumption and beliefs Adjusts opinion Looks for proof Examines the problem Rejects irrelevant and innocent information  For Maboloc and Pascua (2008) critical thinking is a lifelong process of self- assessment that further consists of: Defining, analyzing and devising solutions, Arriving at reasonable and informed conclusions Applying understanding and knowledge to new and different problems. Willingness to say “I don’t know.” Thank You