Lesson 1 Flashcards
Philos comes from the greek word? and Sophia means?
Love of Wisdom
What is Philosophy
study of discipline that used human reason to investigate causes, reasons and principles which govern all things
what are philosophers?
people who engange in philosophy. Person who offers views or theories on profound theories in an related field
A matematician and scientist, he was credited with formulating the Pythagoraean theorem
Pythagoras (570-490)
He proposed that everything that exists is based on a higher order or plan which he called logos. “no man ever steps in the same river twice”
Heraclitus (535-475)
He devoted himself to the study of the causes of natural phenomenon. He proposed that matter is composed of tiny particles called atoms
Democritus (460-379)
He was known to advocate of living a simple and virtous life.
Diogenes of Sinope (421-323)
he believed that philosophy could enable man to live a life of happiness.
Epicurus (341-270)
considered as the foremost philosopher of ancient times. He made a great contribution to the field of ethics. Himself did not claim to be wise
Socrates (470-399)
a student of Socrates. His writings was considered the foundation of western philosophy. His significant idea was the theory of Forms
Plato
Student of Plato, he disagreed with pltos theory of forms and took a different stance in interpreting reality
Aristotle
Why do we philosophize
- Sense of wonder
-Doubt
-Experience
The greek philosopher ? who need too philosohize in his sense of wonder
Plato
Is a french philosopher, doubt
Rene descartes
Swiss German Philosopher saw the need to philosophize because of experience
Karl Jaspers
Branches of Philosophy
- Aesthetics
- Logic
- Political Philosophy
- Axiology
- Metaphysics
- Epistemology
- Ethics
Greek word means character and deals with correct reasoning
Ethics
Branch of philosphy that deals with nature, perception and appreciation for beauty
Aesthetics
It investigates questions about the nature and purpose of political power, legitimacy, ideas, principles, theories, polotics
Political Philosophy
Deals with the study of values, bot ethics and, aesthetics, nature, origin
Axiology
Understanding the nature of reality and existence, abstract reasoning
Metaphysics
Investigates the nature, scopes, sources, limits of knowledge
Epistemology
Deals with the study of valid reasoning and correct inference
Logic
Refers to a perspective that considers large scales in pattern
Holistic Thinking
Focuses on specific aspects of a situation
Partial Thinking
Big picture mentality refers to
Holistic Thinking
Describes the perception of an event and how exactly it is viewed
Point of View
Requires a person to be willing to examin one’s thought, feelings and actions
Reflection
Is the capacity of humans to exercise introspection
Human-self reflection
Refers to a persons ability to apply knowledge to daily life
Wisdom
