Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person

Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person What is Philosophy? According to Oxford Languages Dictionary - It is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline. And from Encyclopedia Britannica - It is the ration...

Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person What is Philosophy? According to Oxford Languages Dictionary - It is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline. And from Encyclopedia Britannica - It is the rational, abstract, and methodical consideration of reality as a whole or of fundamental dimensions of human existence and experience. Philosophical inquiry is a central element in the intellectual history of many civilizations. What is Philosophy? From Greek words philo means love and sophia which means wisdom. LOVE OF WISDOM Why do we need to ask questions?  It is one of the best Because… ways to check whether what you’re perceiving is how really things are. 5 main branches of Philosophy - Aesthetics - Epistemology - Metaphysics - Ethics/Axiology - Logic  Aesthetics A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art. Aesthetic things are objects that are appreciated for their beauty. These include art, architecture, design, crafts and other elements of human creative expression. T H E P H I LO S O P H I C A L S T U DY O F B E A U T Y A N D TA S T E. T H I S I S T H E B RA N C H O F P H I LO S O P H Y T H AT D E A L S W I T H B E A U T Y A N D H A R M O N Y. THE WORD "AESTHETICS" DERIVES FROM THE GREEK "AISTHETIKOS", MEANING "OF SENSE PERCEPTION". ALSO KNOWN AS Yearns to - What makes something beautiful? answer - What is a work of art? questions - Can art be a vehicle of truth? like:  Epistemology The theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope. Epistemology is the investigation of what distinguishes justified belief from opinion. Epistemology, the philosophical study of the nature, origin, and limits of human knowledge. The term is derived from the Greek epistēmē (“knowledge”) and logos (“reason”), and accordingly the field is sometimes referred to as the theory of knowledge.  - What is knowledge? Yearns to - How do we know that we know answer something? questions - Why do we need to think? like: - Are humans the only being who can think and reason? Metaphysics The branch of philosophy that deals with the first principles of things, including abstract concepts such as being, knowing, substance, cause, identity, time, and space. Yearns to - What is the meaning of life? answer - What is consciousness? questions - What is our place in the universe? like: - Does God exist? Ethics/Axiology - the branch of knowledge that deals with moral principles. - the study of the nature of value and valuation, and of the kinds of things that are valuable.  - Would you risk your life to save another person? Yearns to - Do you consider yourself an ethical answer person? questions - Would you risk someone’s life for the sake of many? like: - Can there be morality without God?  LOGIC It studies the systematic thinking and argumentation to have a sound argument. Branch of philosophy which deals with correct reasoning. Yearns Yearns to - Is the mind the same as the brain, or do we have souls? answer to questions - Should prostitution be made legal? answer like: - If super-intelligent aliens want to eat question humans, are they wrong? Philo challenge The next time you have a question popping in your head, don’t google or search for it on the internet. Try to answer them first.