Introduction to Philosophy

Question 1

The word philosophy came from the Greek word a.) “______” meaning “love” and “Sophia” meaning b.) “_____” or c.) “_______”

Answer 1

a.) philos
b.) wisdom
c.) knowledge

Question 2

Literal definition of Philosophy

Answer 2

Love for wisdom

Question 3

Philosophy of a human person can be defined as the ____________

Answer 3

Science of human beings

Question 4

Philosophy of a human person interprets the data of experience in the light of ___________

Answer 4

metaphysical principles

Question 5

Two sources of Philosophy of a Human Person

Answer 5

Experience (supplied mainly by everyday experience)
metaphysics

Question 6

To be filled with curiosity or doubt

Answer 6

Wonder

Question 7

Walk or move in a leisurely, casual, or aimless way

Answer 7

Wander

Question 8

Philosophy is:

Answer 8

• a perspective
• theory
• worldview
• belief system
• ideas about life/ how we should live it

Question 9

What are the characteristics of philosophical questions?

Answer 9

• no right or wrong answer
• no obvious method for resolving disputes
• questions the nature of life and existence
• questions beliefs about good or bad
• big ideas

Question 10

It is the comprehensive grasp of a subject (Global perspective) and the ability to make good decisions or arrive at a new understanding

Answer 10

Wisdom

Question 11

The philosopher is in an intermediate position between ______ and ___________

Answer 11

wisdom and lack of wisdom

Question 12

Characteristics of a Wise Person

Answer 12

A wise person:
1. is aware on what he knows and what he doesn’t know
2. holds a belief that is not only true, but they can justify
3. knows a lot of things that are valuable in life
4. can put his knowledge into practical matters
5. does not only know what is true, but what is also ought to do

Question 13

What are the eight branches of Philosophy

Answer 13

Ethics, Epistemology, Metaphysics, Politics, Aesthetics, Science, Logic, Religion

Question 14

Modern father of Philosophy

Answer 14

Rene Descartes

Question 15

Ancient father of Philosophy

Answer 15

Socrates

Question 16

Tabularasa

Answer 16

John Locke

Question 17

Branch of Philosophy that studies what actions are morally right and wrong

Answer 17

Ethics

Question 18

Branch of Philosophy that explores the nature and limitation of knowledge

Answer 18

Epistemology

Question 19

The heart of Philosophy

Answer 19

Metaphysics

Question 20

Branch of Philosophy that explores the existence of the universe and all things

Answer 20

Metaphysics

Question 21

Branch of Philosophy that explores the relationship between citizens and government

Answer 21

Politics

Question 22

Branch of Philosophy that explores the nature of beauty, art, and taste with the creation and appreciation of beauty

Answer 22

Aesthetics

Question 23

Toolbox of philosophy

Answer 23

Logic

Question 24

the systematic principles (or rules) for thinking rationally

Answer 24

Logic

Question 25

Branch of Philosophy that is concerned regarding religion

Answer 25

Religion

Question 26

Branch of Philosophy that is concerned with the assumptions, foundation, methods, and implications of science

Answer 26

science

Question 27

Epsiteme

Answer 27

to know, to understand

Question 28

To give what is due

Answer 28

Justice

Question 29

“The only thing I know is I don’t know nothing”

Answer 29

Socrates

Question 30

“A fool is known by his speech; and a wise man by silence”

Answer 30

Pythagoras

Question 31

“The unexamined life is not worth living”

Answer 31

Socrates