IPHP L1.1 - Doing Philosophy.pdf

Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam “… all of us here in this room are learners in process” Source (pictures): Prof. Alex Briliantes (UP, DILLIMAN) PRRD’s Statements “I was angry she was raped, yes that was one thi...

Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam “… all of us here in this room are learners in process” Source (pictures): Prof. Alex Briliantes (UP, DILLIMAN) PRRD’s Statements “I was angry she was raped, yes that was one thing. But she was beautiful, I think the mayor should have been first. What a waste.” “ If he fights, and he fights to the death, you can kill him.” “Your God is Stupid!... my god is perfect.” How is Philosophy related in this situation?  Day to Day Experiences  NATURE of PHILOSOPHY PHILOSOPHY “Home Coming” - coming to understand myself/ oneself - “knowing oneself” - the “gift” of thinking is to enter into oneself “Welcome Home” PHILOSOPHY “Transcendental Method” Bernard Lonergan , SJ 5 Characteristics } 1. Be ATTENTIVE - Experience 2. Be INTELLIGENT -Understanding - KNOWER 3. Be REASONABLE - Judgement 4. Be RESPONSIBLE - Decision - DOER 5. Be in LOVE - Faith - BELIEVER PHILOSOPHY “Transcendental Method” Bernard Lonergan Man as …KNOWER - EPISTEMOLOGY... how is this knowledge verified through experience …DOER - ETHICS... how we ought to live …BELIEVER - METAPHYSICS...things not explained by the study of physical reality … Doing Philosophy involves day-to-day life, experience & application PHILOSOPHY “Critical Theory” - critique of what is the existing condition of the society - to expose the problem/s in the community - to be able to tell the world of what is happening to the people [human happiness] (i.e.) expose corruption, injustices and greed of some few elites...  Definition of Philosophy Etymological Definition:  +  Philos / Philia - LOVE Sophia - WISDOM “Love for Wisdom” PHILOSOPHY... Traditional Definition: Knowledge of all things through their ultimate causes acquired through the use of reason alone. PHILOSOPHY... Traditional Definition: - Knowledge - Scientia / Understand...the product of quest, questioning PHILOSOPHY... Traditional Definition: - all things - Panta Rei... things seen & unseen, thus, there is NO exemption, everything is covered by Philosophy PHILOSOPHY... Traditional Definition: - through their ultimate causes - we are concerned not only about the immediate causes but the ‘ultimate’ causes PHILOSOPHY... Traditional Definition: acquired through the use of reason alone “RATIONIS” is the instrument used in understanding things  Any clarifications? Suggestions? Insights? Reactions?  TYPES OF PHILOSOPHY... 1. PURE/ SPECULATIVE PHILOSOPHY A. METAPHYSICS B. EPISTEMOLOGY 4 MAJOR BRANCHES OF PHILOSOPHY C. ETHICS D. LOGIC  TYPES OF PHILOSOPHY... 1. PURE/ SPECULATIVE PHILOSOPHY GENEREAL METAPHYSICS A. METAPHYSICS a. ONTOLOGY- - study of things beyond the - studies beings in their ultimate causes, physical, concepts or things reasons and principles thru the aid of that cannot be experienced... reason alone. i.e., God, Freedom & Soul SPECIAL METAPHYSICS b. COSMOLOGY c. PSYCHOLOGY - - studies the world (or universe) - Study of the nature and dynamics of including its origin, dynamics, & the human person as a whole... characteristics, as well as the laws... with emphasis on the person’s mind that govern its order functions and the way she behave d. THEODICY - - the philosophical study of God... A justification of the goodness of God in the face of the existence of evil  TYPES OF PHILOSOPHY... 1. PURE/ SPECULATIVE PHILOSOPHY B. EPISTEMOLOGY C. ETHICS - Morality of human actions... - study of the nature and on how human persons ought scope of knowledge & justified to act, and the search for a beliefs. definition of a right conduct and good life. D. LOGIC - science of correct thinking... the study of the priciples & criteria of a valid argument... distinguish sound & good reasoning from unsound & bad reasoning  TYPES OF PHILOSOPHY... 2. APPLIED/ PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY... the results of Pure Philosophy are applied to special topics and problems in the different aspects of man’s lifesuch as Education, Society, History, Business, Religion and others. Hence, we have some branches of Applied/ Practical Philosophy A. PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION- - the study of man’s relationship with God B. SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY - the study of the relationships between man & society C. AXIOLOGY - - the study of man’s values D. PHILOSOPHY OF MAN- - THE INQUIRY OF MAN AS A PERSON- For more info about the subject... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRG-rV8hhpU  AN EXISTENTIALIST POINT OF VIEW  KARL JASPERS... saw the need to philosophize because of experience “... QUESTIONS ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN ANSWERS BECAUSE ANSWERS THEMSELVES WILL IN TURN BECOME QUESTIONS”  provides us a means to understand adverse or challenging conditions, & to rise above them and gain new knowledge and perspectives. There is only one being that is existing Existence = Essence “Existere” “to stand” - “to exist” -think - freedom - choices/options - responsibility - personal decision All are actors in the stage = WORLD - active participants - What is the purpose of life... is to understand the purpose of my life in relation to others... service to others... to form a community of people Philosophy’s Concern... wonder of existence... drive to set free, to feel the boundless space in which free thought can move... every new human beings begins in communication... to communicate is to become oneself with the other Task of Philosophy... is to understand the purpose of my life in relation to others COMMUNICATION “Dialouge” ANY QUESTION? “STUDY OF WISDOM” Mouth & Hands WORDS and ACTIONS Theory and Practice  “ANVIKSIKI” an examination of things through the use of true cognition “DARSANA” a mode of seeing not only through the sense of sight, but an act of seeing beyond that requires one to do away with biases and prejudices in one’s treatment of reality  IMPARTIAL OBJECTIVE CRITICAL one should be extra careful in assessing certain problem / issue “namaskaram - namaste - om shanti” “FALSAFA” “HIKMA” philosophia light/ illumination …views the world and humanity as intrinsically & substantially unified …a spiritual wholeness Other Concepts of Philosophy... Ideology Arts Poetry Autobiography Culture Science  DOING PHILOSOPHY... We are encouraged to engage in analysis & interpretation of concepts, definitions, arguments and problems...... The ability to analyze a problem or dilemma, identify its significant aspects, and come up with alternative solutions... Contribute self-development … Doing Philosophy involves day-to-day life, experience & application How can philosophy benefit you as a person?  Assignment: (Reflection Paper) Is there a Filipino Philosophy?