Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person PDF

Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person QUARTER 1- MODULE 1: DOING PHILOSOPHY qMEANING & CHARACTERISTICS OF PHILOSOPHY qHOLISTIC PERSPECTIVE VS. PARTIAL POINT OF VIEW qBRANCHES OF PHILOSOPHY What is Philosophy? 1 The Love of Wisdom Philosophy is the pursuit of knowledge,...

Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person QUARTER 1- MODULE 1: DOING PHILOSOPHY qMEANING & CHARACTERISTICS OF PHILOSOPHY qHOLISTIC PERSPECTIVE VS. PARTIAL POINT OF VIEW qBRANCHES OF PHILOSOPHY What is Philosophy? 1 The Love of Wisdom Philosophy is the pursuit of knowledge, understanding, and truth about the world and our place in it. 2 Critical Thinking Philosophy encourages us to question, analyze, and challenge our assumptions and beliefs. 3 Lifelong Journey Studying philosophy is a continual process of exploration and discovery without a final destination. DOING Philosophy Can be applied to day-to-day activities and life perspectives, because it involves evaluative process. Allows a person to make better decisions and act accordingly to situations with the help of various philosophical skills. As a body of knowledge provides methodologies and insights on how societal questions, such as moral dilemmas of Euthanasia or Same-sex marriage, can be answered. The process should NOT be mistaken for the Filipino Activity of PAMIMILOSOPO or Pedantry, where a person displays Useless knowledge or minute observance of small details. FOUR REASONS why Philosophy is relevant as ever: Philosophy is the foundation of Critical thinking Science cannot answer every question Philosophy has the meaning in the business world Ancient philosophers continue to influence humanity FOUR REASONS why Philosophy is relevant as ever: Philosophy is the foundation of Critical thinking - It brings the important questions and work towards an answer. - It encourages us to think critically about the world. - It is the foundation of all knowledge and when utilized properly can provide us with huge benefits. FOUR REASONS why Philosophy is relevant as ever: Science cannot answer every question - Science helps us live longer, whereas Philosophy helps us live better. - It is striving towards figuring out what is true and worthwhile, what it means to live a meaningful and worthwhile life. FOUR REASONS why Philosophy is relevant as ever: Philosophy has the meaning In the business world - It explains that anyone who wants to succeed in a challenging, leading position in business, Public Administration, or the wider society needs a crucial set of skills.  FOUR REASONS why Philosophy is relevant as ever: Ancient philosophers continue To influence humanity - Greek philosophers like PLATO and ARISTOTLE laid the foundations of Western culture, and their ideas and insights still dictate essential features of our world from what we eat to what we see on the internet. -CONFUCIUS on the other hand, had influenced China’s modern government. KNOWLEDGE CHECK! FACT or BLUFF FACT or BLUFF? Philosophy helps us to engage in critical thinking FACT!