Birth of the mind Flashcards
Philosophy starts with a sense of…
awe and curiosity about the world, life, and the human experience.
Greek philosophers that thought that philosophy originates from a feeling of wonder and interest in the enigmas of existence
Plato and Aristotle
Philosophia in greek translates to
“Love of wisdom”
“Love of wisdom” (Greek word term)
Philosophia
People begin to engage in philosophy when they
face challenges or doubts that prompt them to look for answers that go beyond what is immediately apparent.
Regions such as ___________, ______________, and the ______________ boast philosophical traditions that are just as rich and insightful.
India, East Asia and Middle East
For the first time, man has no longer had to worry about his day-to-day existence. He did not have to stress about hunting or foraging for food. For the very first time in history, man was free to _________________ and ask so-called ______________ about the world and his place in it.
“Think leisurely”, “deep questions”
A man started to ____________ about the world he is into.
Wander
It is rightful to acknowledge that ‘philosophy’ is derived from the Greek words-
Philo (Love) and Sophia (Wisdom)
Philosophy, on the other hand, places greater emphasis on
thinking about questions.
Oftentimes, in philosophy, the questions…
are more important than the answers
Who pondered if love is the pursuit of beauty or truth
Plato
Who debated if true love is selfless or driven by personal fulfillment.
Søren Kierkegaard
Ancient philosophers such as ___________________ established the foundation for scientific investigation through the creation of techniques involving observation, logic, and reasoning.
Aristotle and Thales
