Lesson 1 Flashcards
Etymological definition of Philosophy
Philos + Sophia
Everything we have learned
Knowledge (know-how)
Accumulated experience/attitude
Wisdom (know-why)
is the art and science of searching for the ultimate cause/s of beings acquired through the aid of human intellect alone
Philosophy
There are Two Major Divisions of Philosophy
Theoretical
Practical
It aims at acquiring knowledge on the subject matter being studied
Theoretical Division
It aims to apply knowledge about the subject matter being studied for practical purposes.
Practical Division
Under the Theoretical Division
Epistemology
Metaphysics
Cosmology
Under the Practical Division
Logic
Ethics
Aesthetics
It is seeing with the mind, with our powers of thinking
Insight
Things to consider regarding an insight
The insight itself.
What you can do with the insight.
is the act of giving time to think about the meaning and purpose of life
Reflection
According to _____ reflection is rooted in a daily flow of life’s experience” and it is divided in to two
Gabriel Marcel
reflection is rooted in a daily flow of life’s experience” and it is divided in to two:
Primary and Secondary
it deals w nature, sources, limitations and validity of knowledge
epistemology
