Background to Ethics Flashcards
1
Q
What’s the definition of Philosophy?
A
Love of wisdom, the study of fundamental values of knowledge, reality & existence and academic discipline.
2
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What does Philosophy involve?
A
- Questioning
- Critical Discussion
- Rational Argument
- Systematic Presentation/Argument
3
Q
What are the x3 C’s of Philosophy?
A
Clarity (will assist in the) Construction (of your position, & provides the means of) Criticism.
4
Q
What’s the antidote to Dogmatism?
A
The laying down of principles as undeniably true.
5
Q
Name x3 Ancient Philosophers.
A
- Socrates
- Plato
- Aristotle
6
Q
Name x3 Medieval Philosophers.
A
- Thomas Aquinas
- Augustine of Hippo
- Anselm of Canterbury
7
Q
Name Modern Philosophers.
A
- Immanuel Kant
- Karl Marx
8
Q
Name Contemporary Philosophers.
A
- Peter Singer
- Jean-Paul Sartre