Unit One: Doing Philosophy Lesson 1: Paradigm Shift PDF

Unit One: Doing Philosophy Lesson 1: Paradigm Shift Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person 1 Science and Philosophy Science...... is the empirical study of the world.... is investigative. But Science...... cannot answer everything in this world.... looks at reality p...

Unit One: Doing Philosophy Lesson 1: Paradigm Shift Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person 1 Science and Philosophy Science...... is the empirical study of the world.... is investigative. But Science...... cannot answer everything in this world.... looks at reality partially.... cannot solve a basic moral or political problem.  Method of Religion involves the receiving of revelation from God. Method of Philosophy The armchair is the principal piece of apparatus of a philosopher; for the philosopher is strictly an armchair thinker. Method of Philosophy - Philosophers needs conversation. - Philosophy is reflective.  Religion Science is Philosophy is Accepts and Investigative Reflective Believes  How is matter transformed into Is God created Why must change energy in atomic be based upon the universe? permanence? explosions? Philosophy is not more knowledge you get, but more understanding. Science and Philosophy  Gabriel Marcel's 2 Types of Reflection  Primary Reflection It sees persons not according to their being but as something associated with predicates. Human is defined according to one’s own name, student number or even address and etc.. Secondary Reflection It looks not on man only through his predicates, but on his whole being, the totality of his being a person. Plato's Allegory of the Cave The “WHAT” of Philosophy  Etymological Definition of Philosophy GREEK WORDS PHILO + SOPHIA LOVE + WISDOM “Love for Wisdom”  Historical Definition of Philosophy Merchants - “lovers of gain or pleasure.” Atlhetes and Politicians - “lovers of fame.” Audience - “lovers of Spectacle.”  3 Types of People in Real Life 1. The one who wants to be rich. 2. The one who wants to be famous. 3. The one who wants to understand and reflect what life is really all about  Socratic Motto: “An unexamined life is not worth living.” Lexical Definition of Philosophy Philosophy is the study of the ultimate reality, causes and principles underlying being acquired through the use of human reason alone” The “HOW” of Philosophy Ostensive Definition of Philosophy Ostensive comes from the Latin word ostendere, which means to show or to point out. One defines a term by pointing it or by showing it out.  Philosophy is not just a textbook knowledge Philosophy is basically an attitude, an activity of the human mind and heart. Wisdom is the active utilization of knowledge. The Starting Point of Philosophizing 1. Wonder or Awe The most important thing in philosophy is that we are able to reflect on our human activities. 2. Act of Questioning Asking relevant questions. Asking questions by recognizing and being aware of our own activities will lead us to deliberate reflection.  Unit One: Doing Philosophy Lesson 1: Paradigm Shift Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person 1