PHILO 101 Lesson 1 Flashcards
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
What does the term ‘Philosophy’ mean?
Love of wisdom
Derived from the Greek words ‘Philos’ (friendship/love) and ‘Sophia’ (wisdom)
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
What is the Symbol for Philosophy?
Phi
HOLLISTIC VS PARTICULAR THINKING
Define Holistic thinking.
Unbiased, open-minded, integrated approach
Combines separate elements for a harmonious whole
HOLLISTIC VS PARTICULAR THINKING
Define Particular thinking.
Biased, narrow-minded, limited focus
WISDOM # KNOWLEDGE
What is the difference between Wisdom and Knowledge?
Knowledge: knowing facts; Wisdom: applying knowledge properly and relevantly
Example: Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
“Philosophy is the art and science of searching for the ultimate cause/s of beings acquired through the aid of human intellect alone.”
Define Philosophy as a science
Follows procedures and methods to form sound conclusions and determines the validity of arguments
“Philosophy is the art and science of searching for the ultimate cause/s of beings acquired through the aid of human intellect alone.”
Define Philosophy as an art
Rooted in ‘techne’; involves learned skills guiding reason toward holistic truth
WISDOM BEGINS IN W–
What initiates the pursuit of Philosophy?
Wonder
WISDOM BEGINS IN WONDER
Define Wonder
A state of puzzlement or perplexity
WISDOM BEGINS IN WONDER
According to – , Wonder is not merely amazement or curiosity but a profound puzzlement or perplexity. Leads to longing for clarity.
Plato
WISDOM BEGINS IN WONDER
According to – , An individual who is perplexed recognizes their own ignorance and turns to philosophy. Prompting the individual to seek knowledge.
Aristotle
According to –, “An unexamined life is not worth living”
– believes that self-reflection and critical examination are essential for a meaningful life.
Socrates
“I know that I do not know” - Socrates
What does ‘Docta Ignorantia’ mean?
Learned ignorance
QUESTIONING IN PHILOSOPHIZING
What is the core of the Basic Seeking Process in Philosophy?
Question
QUESTIONING IN PHILOSOPHIZING
What is the result of the Question in the Basic Seeking Process in Philosophy and may not yet be the truth?
Answer
QUESTIONING IN PHILOSOPHIZING
What is the beginning of the Basic Seeking Process in Philosophy, leading to further inquiry?
Wonder
THREE TYPES OF QUESTIONS
Based on everyday reasoning and experiences.
Common Sense
THREE TYPES OF QUESTIONS
Involves empirical investigation and experimentation.
Scientific
THREE TYPES OF QUESTIONS
Explores fundamental concepts and abstract ideas.
Philosophical
TOP 3 PHILOSOPHERS
– is the “Father of Western Philosophy”
Socrates, Teacher of Plato
TOP 3 PHILOSOPHERS
– is the “Philosopher of Forms”
Plato, Teacher of Aristotle
TOP 3 PHILOSOPHERS
– is the “Father of Logic”
Aristotle, Student of Plato
TOP 3 PHILOSOPHERS
– is the “Philosopher of Forms” and the Teacher of Aristotle
Plato
FOUR PHILOSOPHICAL PERIODS
What is the focus of the Ancient Period in philosophy?
The Nature of Things.
An example is Thales’ assertion that ‘Everything comes from water.’
