Lesson 2.1: Approaches in Doing Philosophy

Question 1

…state of existence of
things independent of
human consciousness

Answer 1

Reality

Question 2

It includes physical things that we…

Answer 2

SEE,
FEEL, TASTE, and SMELL

Question 3

…as well as things that we ______
easily perceive and comprehend.

Answer 3

Cannot, reality

Question 4

…it includes things that already existed, things that
presently exist, and things that are yet to exist

Answer 4

reality

Question 5

…refers to perfect
knowledge that is free
from error or doubt

Answer 5

certainty

Question 6

Philosophy seeks to achieve certainty in its quest
for

Answer 6

KNOWLEDGE and TRUTH

Question 7

A Priori knowledge

Answer 7

RATIONALISM

Question 8

A POSTERIORI knowledge

Answer 8

EMPIRICISM

Question 9

all knowledge is UNCERTAIN

Answer 9

SKEPTICISM

Question 10

…causes of events and
phenomena

Answer 10

casuality

Question 11

Philosophers analyze causality by examining

Answer 11

events
in the context of a cause-and-effect relationship.

Question 12

questions regarding the
_______ of things
… __________ or the
explanation of a thing’s function
or ____/_____ or ________
cause

Answer 12

origin, purpose, goal/final, ultimate

(casuality)

Question 13

the capacity of man to govern/control his action

Answer 13

AGENCY

Question 14

ability to choose

Answer 14

Free Will

Question 15

event is determined
by a specific set of events/factors.

Answer 15

DETERMINISM

Question 16

…standards of right and
wrong which define
human behavior

Answer 16

ethics

Question 17

As a field of study, it discusses and defines concepts
and principles which are meant to govern reasoning
and actions

Answer 17

ethics

Question 18

… it seeks to formulate a set of
standards and norms of
“_____________” “__________”,
and “__________” behavior which are
applied to daily life.

Answer 18

Ethics
acceptable, correct and good

Question 19

MAJOR QUESTIONS
that
PHILOSOPHERS
PONDER UPON

Answer 19

Reality
Certainty
Casuality
Ethics