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Question 1

The word philosophy comes from two Greek words: ____ and ____

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philos (love) and sophia (wisdom).

Question 2

is the study of general and fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language

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philosophy

Question 3

in simple words is a way of thinking about the world, the universe, and society.

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philosophy

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is the study of humans and the world by thinking and asking questions. It is a science and an art.

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philosophy

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tries to answer important questions by coming up with answers about real things and asking “why?”

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philosophy

Question 6

A mathematician and scientist, he was credited with formulating the Pythagorean theorem.

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Pythagoras (570 BCE to 495 BCE)-

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He proposed that everything that exists is based on a higher order or plan which he called logos.

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Heraclitus (535 BCe to 475 BCE)

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He devoted himself to the study of the causes of natural phenomena.

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Democritus (460 BCE to 370 BCE)

Question 9

He was a known advocate of living a simple and virtuous life.

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Diogenes of Sinope (412 BCE to 323 BCE)

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He believed that philosophy could enable man to live a life of happiness.

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Epicurus (341 BCE to 270 BCE)

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He was considered the foremost philosopher of ancient times.

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Socrates (470 BCE to 399 BCE)

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He was credited with formulating the Socratic method- means examining a topic by devising a series of questions that let the learner examine and analyze his knowledge and views regarding the topic.

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Socrates (470 BCE to 399 BCE)

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A student of Socrates, he wrote down his mentor’s teaching and incorporated some of his own ideas into them.

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Plato (427 BCE to 347 BCE)

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His most significant ideas is included in his Theory of Forms, which proposes that everything that exist is based on an idea or template than can only be perceived in the mind.

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Plato (427 BCE to 347 BCE)

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He attended the Academy, and was the prominent student of Plato

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Aristotle (384 BCE to 322 BCE)

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For him, all ideas and views are based on perception and our reality is based on what we can sense and perceive.

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Aristotle (384 BCE to 322 BCE)

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refers to a perspective that considers large-scale patterns in systems.

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Holistic thinking

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focuses on specific aspects of a situation.

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Partial thinking

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Is to take the standpoint in which every facet and aspect is taken into consideration

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Holistic Perspective

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Like staring at a whole picture without overlooking the minor details.

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Holistic Perspective

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Holism comes from the greek word____ which means ___ or ___

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Holos, ALL or TOTAL

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Focuses on just some aspect of the whole; the whole is overlooked.

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Partial Perspective

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Focuses on just some aspect of the whole; the whole is overlooked.

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Partial Perspective

Question 24

“A ______ is a good communicator who can clearly and adequately present his or her ideas.”

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philosopher

Question 25

“Man’s need to philosophize to his sense of wonder” said by?

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–Plato

Question 26

“We need to philosophize to doubt” said by?

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Rene Descartes
French philosopher

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“We need to philosophize because of experience.”
said by ?

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Karl Jaspers
Swiss-German Philosopher

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is the branch of Philosophy which deals with beauty and what makes things “beautiful”.

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Aesthetics

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is branch of philosophy which deals with correct reasoning. Epistemology discusses the nature of knowledge and knowing.

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Logic

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is the branch which deals with moral questions and dilemmas.

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Ethics

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studies governments and deals with questions of justice, power and the rights and obligations of citizens.

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Political Philosophy

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is a branch of philosophy which deals with questions regarding reality and existence.

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Metaphysics

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an area in philosophy that understand the human person from a philosophical perspective.

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Philosophy of the Human Person

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Doing a Philosophical Reflection on a Situation from Holistic Perspective

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Reflection
Human self-reflection
Philosophical reflection

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requires a person to be willing to examine one’s thoughts, feelings, and action and to learn more about one’s life and experiences.

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Reflection

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is the capacity of humans to exercise introspection and to attempt to learn more about their fundamental nature and essence.

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Human self-reflection

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leads to the development of beneficial skills that individuals can apply in everyday situations.

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Philosophical reflection

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is vital in ensuring that our actions and decisions are well thought out and are done with due regard for their implications and consequences on ourselves, others, and our surroundings.

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Reflection

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discusses the nature of knowledge and knowing.

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Epistemology

Question 40

as it refers to a person’s ability to apply knowledge to daily life particularly in making sound choices and judgment is the intended product of philosophizing.

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wisdom