Lesson 1 Flashcards
It originates from the Greek words “philos” and “Sophia”
Philosophy
What is the meaning of Greek word “Philos”?
Beloved
What is the meaning of the Greek word “Sophia”?
Wisdom
“Love of wisdom” refers to what?
Philosophy
It is a way of thinking about anything in the world and Universe. It works by asking very basic questions about the nature of human thoughts, the nature of the universe, and the connections between them.
Philosophy
He is believed to be the first thinker to focus on the full power of Reason on the human self
Socrates
He is the first thinker to suggest that the self exists in two parts: first, the physical body and second, the Soul (dualism)
Socrates
According to Socrates, the ___________ is the tangible aspect of us. It is mortal, constantly changing, imperfect, transforming, and disappearing.
Physical body
According to Socrates, the ________ is immortal, eternal, unchanging, perfect, and ideal. He also believed that this thing is already in existence even before there is a physical body.
Soul (mind)
According to Socrates, the __________ has all the knowledge that is stored in one’s mind.
Soul
It is a method of questioning formulated by Socrates. It is a question oriented approach wherein an exchange of questions and answers are present. Also, in this method, questions or being answered by further questions.
Socratic method
According to him, “the unexamined life is not worth living.”
Socrates
Knowledge vs wisdom
• stored in mind (theoretical)
Knowledge
Knowledge vs wisdom
• practical (being applied in real-life situations)
Wisdom
According to him, “The first and best victory is to conquer self.”
Plato
He seconded the definition of Socrates of human self, which is consisted of two parts: the soul and the physical body (dualism)
Plato
According to him, the mind is divided into three parts: reason, physical appetite, and will or spirit.
Plato
In Plato’s philosophy of self, ________________ is one of the three parts of mind which is considered as our divine essence that enables us to think deeply, make wise choices, and achieved a true understanding of eternal truth
Reason
In Plato’s philosophy of self, ________________ is one of the three parts of mind which refers to our biological needs like hunger, thirst, and sexual desire
Physical appetite
In Plato’s philosophy of self, ________________ is one of the three parts of mind which refers to our basic emotion or passion.
Will or spirit
In Plato’s philosophy of self, the mind is divided into three parts. What are those?
- Reason
- Physical Appetite
- Will or Spirit