doing philo Flashcards
What is the origin of the word ‘philosophy’?
Comes from the Greek word ‘philos’ or ‘love’, and ‘sophia’ or ‘wisdom’; were used by Ancient Greeks to refer to ‘love of wisdom’.
Example sentence: The word ‘philosophy’ comes from the Greek roots ‘philos’ and ‘sophia’.
How is philosophy defined?
The study or discipline that uses human reason to investigate the ultimate causes, reasons, and principles which govern all things.
Additional information: Soon applied to the study or discipline that uses human reason to investigate the ultimate causes, reasons, and principles which govern all things.
Who are people engaged in philosophy called?
People who engage in philosophy are called ‘lovers of wisdom’ or ‘philosophers’.
Where is the birthplace of philosophy in the West?
Greece. To be more precise, it is the ancient Greek city of ‘Miletus’ in the Western coast of what is now ‘Turkey’ that gave birth to philosophy.
Who is considered the ‘Father of Philosophy in the Western Civilization’?
Thales. A philosopher whose desire is to know the ultimate stuff that makes up the different things we perceive.
What is Western Philosophy primarily concerned with?
Uncovering the truth through systematic argumentation and theory.
Additional information: There is greater emphasis on the use of reason rather than faith, and an increased focus on man as an individual.
Who were the Sophists?
An important group that emerged and influenced learning in Ancient Greece. They are teachers who traveled throughout Greece and taught people who wished to learn.
What did the Sophists emphasize in their teachings?
Arguments and discussions must be based on sound reasoning. Their central belief is that man need not know all things in the world, but one must continue to inquire and seek to understand and learn about the human condition.
Who are some notable Ancient Greek philosophers?
Includes:
• Pythagoras (570BCE - 495BCE)
• Heraclitus (535BCE - 475BCE)
• Democritus (460BCE - 370BCE)
• Diogenes of Sinope (412BCE - 323BCE)
• Epicurus (341BCE - 270BCE)
• Socrates (470BCE - 399BCE)
• Plato (427BCE - 347BCE)
• Aristotle (384BCE - 322BCE)
study or discipline that uses human reason to investigate the ultimate, causes, reasons, and principles which govern all things
philosophy
he believed that there is one underlying stuff or substance in which everything is composed
Thales
concerned with uncovering the truth through systematic argumentation and theory
Western Philosophy
important group of teachers that emerged and influenced learning in Ancient Greece
Sophists
their central belief is that man need not know all things in the world but one must continue to inquire and seek to understand and learn about human condition
Philosophos
mathematician and scientist; credited with formulating the “Pythagorean Theorem”
Pythagoras (570BCE-495BCE)
He proposed the everything that exists is based on a higher order or plan, which he called “logos”
Heraclitus
devoted himself to studying causes of natural phenomena
Democritus
known advocate of living a simple and virtuous life
Diogenes of Sinope
believed the philosophy could enable a man to live a life of happiness
Epicurus
foremost philosopher of all times
Socrates
considered himself midwife
Socrates
his teachings and writings were considered the foundation of Western philosophy
Plato
all his ideas and views are based on perception and our reality is based on what we can sense and perceive
Aristotle
consists of schools of thought which are often closely tied with religious beliefs
Eastern philosophy
classification of eastern philosophy; belief in a supreme being
theistic
classification of eastern philosophy; not having belief in a god or gods)
non-theistic
nature of knowledge and knowing
epistemology
nature of knowledge and knowing
epistemology
reasons on why is there a need for a man to philosophise
sense of wonder, doubt, experiences, love for wisdom
“deductive reasoning”
Aristotle
