INTRO Flashcards
- To be filled with curiosity or
doubt - An event inexplicable by the laws
of nature; a miracle.
Wonder
- Walk or move in a leisurely, casual,
or aimless way. - An act or instance of wandering.
Wander
how and why things in the natural world exist, change, and function.
At the achievement of nature
The principle of life and cognition in living beings
At the nature of soul
- how societies and political systems
organize themselves and the role they play in achieving
the good life (eudaimonia).
► The way social & political institutions arrange
themselves
a Greek Philosopher, was the first to
use the term Philosophy
PHYTAGORAS
Three types of man
a. lover of pleasure or gain – Merchants, Traders
b. lover of success or honor – Athletes, Competitors
c. lover of wisdom - Philosophers
● the last, according to him, is the SUPERIOR TYPE
is the science
of all things by
their first causes
as known in light
of reason.
Philosophy
the word science
comes from the
Latin verb “scire”,
which means to
know
Philosophy as
Science
- Study of Moral values and
principles
ETHICS
❑ Knowledge science
❑ Explores the nature and
limitations of knowledge
❑ Investigates how
knowledge is obtained
EPISTEMOLOGY
❑Explores the fundamental
nature of reality and being
❑Existence, Objects,
Properties, Space and
Time, Cause and Effect
METAPHYSICS
Explores nature and the
appreciation of beauty, art, and
taste.
Deals with the principles of
beauty and artistic taste.
AESTHETICS
►From Greek word LOGOS
(logos) which means study,
reason or discourse
►The science and art of
correct thinking
LOGIC
the systematic study of the
principles of valid reasoning and
argumentation
LOGIC
Logic serves as a tool to
1.) Structure arguments: Ensures coherence and avoids contradictions
2.) Evaluate reasoning: Differentiates sound arguments from fallacies.
3.) Promote critical thinking: Challenges assumptions and
deepens understanding
Logical reasoning allows for
consistency in interpreting results
and refining scientific theories.
Scientific Knowledge - Designing experiments.
Logic aids in accurate
diagnoses and effective
treatment planning
Medicine and Health Sciences - Diagnostic reasoning.
Logic ensures fairness and
consistency in legal
judgments.
Law - Legal reasoning in court
also known as syllogistic logic, was developed by
the Greek philosopher Aristotle.
Considered the earliest
systematic study of formal logic and
forms the foundation for Western
logical thought.
Aristotelian logic
a structured argument consisting of two premises
and a conclusion
syllogism
Aristotle’s logical writings are compiled in a collection known as the_____
Organon
LIMITATIONS OF LOGIC
1.) ► Logic’s Inability to Address Emotional or Subjective Truths
2.) ► Cultural and Contextual Limitations
