Introduction to Philosophy Flashcards
The word philosophy came from the Greek word a.) “______” meaning “love” and “Sophia” meaning b.) “_____” or c.) “_______”
a.) philos
b.) wisdom
c.) knowledge
Literal definition of Philosophy
Love for wisdom
Philosophy of a human person can be defined as the ____________
Science of human beings
Philosophy of a human person interprets the data of experience in the light of ___________
metaphysical principles
Two sources of Philosophy of a Human Person
Experience (supplied mainly by everyday experience)
metaphysics
To be filled with curiosity or doubt
Wonder
Walk or move in a leisurely, casual, or aimless way
Wander
Philosophy is:
- a perspective
- theory
- worldview
- belief system
- ideas about life/ how we should live it
What are the characteristics of philosophical questions?
- 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
It is the comprehensive grasp of a subject (Global perspective) and the ability to make good decisions or arrive at a new understanding
Wisdom
The philosopher is in an intermediate position between ______ and ___________
wisdom and lack of wisdom
Characteristics of a Wise Person
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
What are the eight branches of Philosophy
Ethics, Epistemology, Metaphysics, Politics, Aesthetics, Science, Logic, Religion
Modern father of Philosophy
Rene Descartes
Ancient father of Philosophy
Socrates
Tabularasa
John Locke
Branch of Philosophy that studies what actions are morally right and wrong
Ethics
Branch of Philosophy that explores the nature and limitation of knowledge
Epistemology
The heart of Philosophy
Metaphysics
Branch of Philosophy that explores the existence of the universe and all things
Metaphysics
Branch of Philosophy that explores the relationship between citizens and government
Politics
Branch of Philosophy that explores the nature of beauty, art, and taste with the creation and appreciation of beauty
Aesthetics
Toolbox of philosophy
Logic
the systematic principles (or rules) for thinking rationally
Logic
Branch of Philosophy that is concerned regarding religion
Religion
Branch of Philosophy that is concerned with the assumptions, foundation, methods, and implications of science
science
Epsiteme
to know, to understand
To give what is due
Justice
“The only thing I know is I don’t know nothing”
Socrates
“A fool is known by his speech; and a wise man by silence”
Pythagoras
“The unexamined life is not worth living”
Socrates
