Intro To Philosophy/ primary fields

Question 0

The search/ concerned with

Answer 0

Search for inquiry into truth and knowledge. Led by rationality and reason
Concerned with the most general human questions

Question 1

Definition of philosophy

Answer 1

Philo-love + sophia- wisdom

The love of wisdom/ knowledge

Question 2

Metaphysics

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Attempts to study the ultimate nature of reality and nature of being

Question 3

Epistemology

Answer 3

Study of knowledge. Is knowledge certain ?

Question 4

Ethics

Answer 4

Study of right and wrong. How ought we to live

Question 5

Value of philosophy

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Provide self knowledge, appreciation of life/mystery/ wonder. Freedom, self empowerment, self reliance, useful skills, critical thinking

Question 6

Philosophical goals- liberation from

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Narrow self, biased culture, overall ignorance, instinctive life,

Question 7

Greatest obstacles

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Fear, laziness, culture, herd mentality, common sense, cultural determinism

Question 8

Philosophy and religion

Answer 8

Makes it personal. Rational, spirited, open ended inquiry