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Lesson 1 Flashcards

1
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What does philo mean?

A

love

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2
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What does sophia mean?

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wisdom

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3
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Philosophy means?

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love of wisdom

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4
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He is the first philosopho

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Pythagoras

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5
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He invented the pythagorean theorem

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Pythagoras

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6
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Is primarily concerned with uncovering the truth through systematic argumentation and theory

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Western philosophy

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7
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  • 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
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Ancient Greek Civilization

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8
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  • The first philosophers that lived before the time of socrates
  • Focuses in nature and universe
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Pre-Socratics

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9
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He is the father of western Philosophy

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Thales

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10
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He was the earliest philosopher to inquire about the world and explain the composition of things and the changes in physical therapy

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Thales

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11
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  • Group of intellectual and they influenced learning in ancient greece
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Sophists

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12
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He believed that the ultimate composition of all things is water

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Thales

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13
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  • He agreed that everything comes from a single, basic material.
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Anaximander

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14
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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.

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Anaximenes

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15
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He established a community of learners who were devoted to the study of religion and philosophy

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Pythagoras

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16
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  • 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.
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Heraclitus

17
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  • 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.
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Democritus

18
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  • He was known advocate of a simple and virtuous life
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Diogenes of Sinope

19
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  • He believed that philosophy could enable man to live a life of happiness.
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Epicurus

20
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  • He believed that philosophy could enable a man to live a life of virtue.
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Socrates

21
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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

A

Socratic method

22
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  • 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
A

Plato

23
Q

They thought a style of argumentation called ______, aimed to win in arguments rather arrive the truth

A

eristic

24
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His view is that all things are created and emerged from an indefinite and boundless realm called ______

A

apeiron

25
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Heraclitus proposed that everything that exists is based on a higher order or plan, which he called _____

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logos

26
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Democritus was the first to propose that matter is composed of tiny particles called _____

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atoms

27
Q

His teaching and views were later developed by his followers and influences the development of ______.

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cynicism

28
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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.

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epicureanism

29
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a method of inquiry where two opposing ideas are discussed in an attempt to arrive at new knowledge.

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dialectic

30
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belief in the existence of a god or gods.

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Theistic

31
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not believing in god or gods

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Non-Theistic

32
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  • 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
A

Western

33
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  • Based on perception, based on what we can sense and perceive
  • He introduced deductive reasoning
  • Founded a school called Lyceum
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Aristotle

34
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Aristotle founded his own school called

A

Lyceum

35
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  • He is known for the practical aspects of his philosophical inquiries
  • Leading scientist in ancient times
  • He pioneered the use of math
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Archimedes

36
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They thought of a style of argumentation called (____), aimed to win in arguments rather arrive the truth

A

eristic

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