Lesson 1: Introduction to Philosophy Flashcards
an explanation of where a word came from
etymology
etymology is known as the
history of a word
etymology of philosophy
philo (greek) and sophia (latin)
philo is from
greek
sophia is from
latin
philo means
love of
sophia means
wisdom
based on its etymology, philosophy means
love of wisdom or love of truth
defined as the science that by natural light of reason studies the
first causes or highest principle and study of all things.
philosophy
why is philosophy called a science
become the investigation is systematic
It follows certain steps or it
employs certain procedure.
systematic
how is philosophy just like any other sciences
it is an organized body of knowledge
what does natural light of reason mean in philosophy
it investigates things without using laboratory instruments/investigative tools or supernatural relevation (religion), it relys on human reason alone
what happens if philosophy is based on supernatural revelation
it becomes theology
a philosopher uses his
natural capacity to think;
human reason alone is called
unaided reason
what sets the distinction between philosophy from the other sciences
it is the study of all things
what do anthropologists study
human beings in relation to society
what do sociologists study
society, its form, structures, and functions
iwhat do botanists study
plants
what do linguists study
language
what do theologians study
god
that from which something proceeds in any manner whatsoever
principle
principles in philosophy
principle of IDENTITY, NON-CONTRADICTION, EXCLUDED MIDDLE, SUFFICIENT REASON
whatever is is; and whatever is not; everything is what it is. Everything is its own
being, and not being is not belong.
principle of identity
it is impossible for a thing to be and not to be at the same time and
at the same respect.
principle of non-contradiction
a thing is either is or is not, everything must be either be or not be,
between being and not being, there is no middle ground possible.
principle of excluded middle
nothing exists without a sufficient reason for its being and existence.
principle of sufficient reason
importance of studying philosophy
leads to a broader understanding of man and experience; gives a man pleasure or satisfaction; serves man a better understanding of himself and his fellow human beings; acquaints a person to various philosophical thinkers of the past and of his time; guides day-to-day decisions of life nad experiences; gives other sciences a sense of meaning
