One's future professions and philosophy's branches Flashcards
a branch of philosophy that attempts “to give philosophically illuminating descriptions of certain general features of language, such as reference, truth, meaning, and necessity.
Philosophy of language
the name of philosophical method for solving philosophical problems by analyzing the language of those problems
linguistic philosophy
Mainly engaged in the activity of clarifying the meanings of our linguistic expressions. Can be seen in role it plays in resolving disagreements or disputes.
philosophy of language
what are the disagreements?
- in belief
- in attitude
- verbal disagreements
Disagreements about facts, which are properly resolved by verifying the facts or issue. Verification can be done by directly observing the facts, examining documents or appealing to appropriate authorities.
belief
Disagreements over preferences, usually resolved by persuasions, if not by compromise.
attitude
Arise out of misunderstanding of the meanings of our linguistic expressions Properly resolved by clarifying the meanings of misunderstood linguistic expressions.
verbal disagreements
why verbal disagreements are not genuine and real?
it is just thoughts
thecritical terms involved in disagreement
clarifying of meanings
Deals with the foundations, methods, and implications of science. Inquiries on: what qualifies as science, the reliability of scientific theories, and the ultimate purpose of science
Philosophy of science
refers to the distinction between science and nonscience (including pseudoscience);
demacration problem
he called this the central question of philosophy of
science
karl popper
a theory, methodology and praxis of interpretation that is geared towards the recapturing of meaning of a text, or a text-analogue, that is temporally or culturally distant, obscured by ideology and false consciousness.
hermaneutics
hermaneutics also known as
philosophy of interpretation
the branch of applied or practical philosophy concerned with the nature and aims of education and the philosophical problems arising educational practice.
Philosophy of education
concerned with providing a general philosophical analysis of law and legal institutions. investigates the nature of law, especially in its relation to human values, practices, and attitudes, political communities
philosophy of law
philosophy has its roots in the ancient world as?
philo-sophia
seeking to understand human life and relationships and how to lead a good and flourishing life. the whole reality and, through reflection and reasoning
philosophy
German theologian and philosopher who is often regarded as the father of modern hermeneutics. Made significabt contributions to the theory of
interpretation
Friedrich Schleiemacher
A 17th-century English philosopher known for his ideas on empiricism, the “tabula rasa” concept, and the importance of
education in moral and character
development.
John Locke
