PHILO Flashcards

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an English philosopher) was born on April 5, 1588, in Westport, Wilshire, England. He died on Dec 4, 1679

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thomas hobbes

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to love; to desire

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philos

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3
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wisdom

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sophos

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4
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Love of wisdom

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philosophy

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Love of wisdom
- Study of thoughts
- Rational investigation concering
existence,knowledge, and ethics

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  • Study of thoughts
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philosophy

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Rational investigation concering
existence,knowledge, and ethics

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Philosophy

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8
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4 major branches of Philosophy

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Epistemology
Metaphysics
Ethics
Logic

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refers to study of
knowledge, the investigation of what
distinguishes

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epistemology

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refers to the study of
nature of reality of what exists in the
world

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metaphysics

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refers to the study of morality or
the rightness or wrongness of the human
conduct.

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ethics

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12
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a proper or reasonable way of
thinking

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logic

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13
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Believed in the care of the virtue and soal

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Socrates

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14
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the method of asking the things occuring about the person

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Socratic Method

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15
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who wrote “The Republic”?

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Plato

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16
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describes the necessary qualities a ruler must possess.

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The Republic

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17
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Does not believe in democracy due to the uneducated people

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Plato

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18
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The mean

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Aristotle

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19
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He believed in the middle of everything

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Aristotle

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20
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the Big Three in Greek Philosophy

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Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle

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21
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Based primarily in Greece

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Western Philosophy

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Laws that govern the Universe’s behavior exist

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Western Philosophy

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Success is conquering one’s goals

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Western Philosophy

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Based in Asi

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Eastern Philosophy

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The Universe exist "as is" without laws
Eastern Philosophy
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Success is conquering one's self
Eastern Philosophy
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Individualistic approach
Western Philosophy
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Principle is about social responsibility
Western philosophy
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Heavily depends on Logic, Science, and Rationalization
Western Philosophy and Eastern Philosophy
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Collective approach
Eastern Philosophy
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Principle is about unity
eastern philosophy
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Vocal Leadership
western philosophy
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silent leadership
eastern philosophy
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respect for hierarchy
eastern philosophy
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respect is earned
western philosophy
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Watch your thoughts; They become words. Watch your word; They become actions. Watch your actions; They become habits. Watch your habits; They become character. Watch your character; It becomes your destiny.
Lao Tzu
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“ Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is tru power.
Lao Tzu
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Reasons why philosophies is essential
It improves critical thinking. It provides tools to assess ethical issues. It provides an understanding of the perspectives of others. It reminds us there's still so much to learnand know.
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are simple statements used to inform or make an argument
fact
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are useful to persuade, but demand evidence to back them up
opinion
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a science that deals with the rules and processes used in sound thinking and reasoning
Logic
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using specific observations to form a general conclusion
Inductive
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using a general premise to form a specific conclusion
deductive
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2 traditional branches of metaphysics
Cosmology and Ontology
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seeks to understand the origin, evolution, structure, and ultimate fate of the Universe at large, as well as the natural laws that keep it in order.
Cosmology
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is the investigation into what types of things there are in the world and what relations these things bear to one another.
ontology
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It deals with questions concerning what entities exist or can be said to exist, and how such entities can be grouped, related within a hierarchy, and subdivided according to similarities and differences
ontology
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is the branch of philosophy which deals with the notion of beauty and the philosophy of art.
aesthetics or esthetics
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deals with the nature of beauty, art, taste, and the creation and appreciation of beauty. It is more scientifically defined as the study of sensory or sensory-emotional values, sometimes called judgments of sentiment and taste.
aesthetics or esthetics
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is the branch of philosophy which studies the concepts of liberty, justice, property, rights, law, and the enforcement of a legal code by authority: what they are, why (or even if) they are needed, what makes a government legitimate, what rights and freedoms it should protect and why, what form it should take and why, what the law is, and what duties citizens owe to a legitimate government if any, and when it may be legitimately overthrown, if ever.
political philosophy ot politics
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Example: Cathlem was playing Mobile Legends during class and was reprimanded by the teacher. Dany was also playing Mobile Legends during class and was reprimanded. Thus, if I play Mobile Legends during class, I will be reprimanded.
inductive reasoning
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Example: Video games are almost always rooted in fantasy. Surgeon Simulator is a video game. Therefore, Surgeon Simulator is rooted in fantasy.
deductive reasoning
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It is the importance of free individual choice regardless of the power of the people to influence and coerce our desires, beliefs, and decisions
existentialism
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first work of thomas hobbes that he follows his typical systematic pattern of starting with the workings of the mind and language, and developing the disscussion towards political matters
the elements of law (1640)