Lesson 1 Flashcards
What does philo mean?
love
What does sophia mean?
wisdom
Philosophy means?
love of wisdom
He is the first philosopho
Pythagoras
He invented the pythagorean theorem
Pythagoras
Is primarily concerned with uncovering the truth through systematic argumentation and theory
Western philosophy
- Among the most notable characteristics of ____ was their love of learning
- The first philosophers of ancient were primarily preoccupied with the study of nature and the universe
Ancient Greek Civilization
- The first philosophers that lived before the time of socrates
- Focuses in nature and universe
Pre-Socratics
He is the father of western Philosophy
Thales
He was the earliest philosopher to inquire about the world and explain the composition of things and the changes in physical therapy
Thales
- Group of intellectual and they influenced learning in ancient greece
Sophists
He believed that the ultimate composition of all things is water
Thales
- He agreed that everything comes from a single, basic material.
Anaximander
He believed that it is air that makes up all things and that different elements and substances are merely different phases of air.
He considered air as the source of all life.
Anaximenes
He established a community of learners who were devoted to the study of religion and philosophy
Pythagoras
- He proposed that everything that exists is based on a higher order or plan, which he called logos.
- He considered change is a permanent aspect of the human condition.
Heraclitus
- He devoted himself to studying the cause of natural phenomena.
- He was the first to propose that matter is composed of tiny particles called atoms.
Democritus
- He was known advocate of a simple and virtuous life
Diogenes of Sinope
- He believed that philosophy could enable man to live a life of happiness.
Epicurus
- He believed that philosophy could enable a man to live a life of virtue.
Socrates
a means of examining a topic by devising a series of questions that let learner examine and analyze his knowledge and views regarding the topic
Socratic method
- His ideas include his theory of forms, which proposes that everything that exists is based on an idea or template that can only be perceived in the mind.
- He also focused political theory.
- Also known for his dialectic a method of inquiry
Plato
They thought a style of argumentation called ______, aimed to win in arguments rather arrive the truth
eristic
His view is that all things are created and emerged from an indefinite and boundless realm called ______
apeiron
Heraclitus proposed that everything that exists is based on a higher order or plan, which he called _____
logos
Democritus was the first to propose that matter is composed of tiny particles called _____
atoms
His teaching and views were later developed by his followers and influences the development of ______.
cynicism
His views gave rise to _____ a school of philosophy that believes that wisdom and simple living will result in a life free from fear and pain.
epicureanism
a method of inquiry where two opposing ideas are discussed in an attempt to arrive at new knowledge.
dialectic
belief in the existence of a god or gods.
Theistic
not believing in god or gods
Non-Theistic
- Focuses more on logic, reason, and the scientific method
- Emphasizes individuality and personal identity
- Usually linear (past, present, future)
- Often seeks to understand and control the world
Western
- Based on perception, based on what we can sense and perceive
- He introduced deductive reasoning
- Founded a school called Lyceum
Aristotle
Aristotle founded his own school called
Lyceum
- He is known for the practical aspects of his philosophical inquiries
- Leading scientist in ancient times
- He pioneered the use of math
Archimedes
They thought of a style of argumentation called (____), aimed to win in arguments rather arrive the truth
eristic
