Hum011 (Module 1) Flashcards
Why study philosophy? (5)
-Explore and ask questions
-Provide answer
-Explain
-Food for thought
-Truth
Philosophy started as the result of what?
Curiosity
What is curiosity
Sense of wonder in the world
What are the philosopher’s question bcs of curiosity?
- What is the “ultimate material” of the universe?
- How can we explain the “process of change” in things?
Where is the birthplace of philosophy?
Seaport town of miletus
What is Miletus used for?
-Meeting place to discuss
- center for commerce and trade
- Slaver’s bay
Who is the Father of philosophy
Thales of Miletus
Who was first to provide an answer to the ancient philosopher?
Thales of Miletus
What was thales’ answer to the ultimate material question?
“Water” is the ultimate material bcs “universe is made up of water”
What did Anaximander claim?
Earth is boundless and infinite
What did anaximenes claim?
“Air” is the main composition
What did Heraclitus claim about the ultimate material?
“Fire” is primordial element
Who calimed that the world is in the constant state of flux?
Heraclitus
What the flux mean?
Change
What does logos mean?
Universal/Cosmic Law
This philosopher claimed Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes and Heraclitus were wrong
Empedocles
What did empedocles claim?
Earth, water, air and fire mingle to form objects
Who synthesized hte 4 elements
Empedocles
What did pythagoras claim?
The structure of the world must be understood through numbers