Philosophy Flashcards
What is philosophy
Philosophy is the love of wisdom
the only beginning of philosophy
wonder
it is a feeling of being perplexed
philosophic wonder
strong desire for a particular object
LOVE
correct application of knowledge
WISDOM
science that studies beings in their ultimate causes,
reasons and principles through the aid of human reason alone
PHILOSOPHY
4 greek words of love
storge
eros
philia
agape
The Greek word describing family love, the naturally developing affectionate bond between parents, siblings & family
Storge
The Greek word for
sensual or romantic love.
Eros
The type of emotional love between good friends, brotherly love, love for humanity & those in need etc.
Philia
The highest of the four types of love as it is the divine love that comes from God. As God is love itself, it means Agape love is perfect, unconditional & a pure
love.
Agape
It is distinguished from opinion
doxa
from technical knowledge
techne
from scientific knowledge
episteme
It is the lowest kind of knowledge because it lacks any proper justification. Perhaps it can be considered that opinion is an assertion without proper justification. Any kind of knowledge attained without any valid or proper justification
Doxa
It is the knowledge of the means-end of objects, that is, the “how” things are made and done.
______ is knowledge inherent in skills to produce something, the means to manipulate certain things in order to achieve the desired ends.
techne
a kind of knowing that has grounded or justified assertions.
__________ or scientific knowledge, therefore, is knowledge of the principles that govern things.
Episteme
the highest of all knowledge, because it is the “most finished of the forms of knowledge and it is the knowledge of first principles.
Sophia
“the unexamined life is not worth living”
Socrates
series of questions
socratic method
“above all things, respect yourself”
pythagoras
“Nothing is constant in this world except change.”
Heraclitus
5 branches of philosophy
Epistemology
Metaphysics
Logic
Axiology/Ethics
Political Philosophy
study of fundamental question, existence knowledge, ethics and reality
philosophy
is practical and enduring love that develops over time in committed relationships. It’s grounded in shared goals, compromise, and a sense of partnership.
Pragma Love
is self-love, encompassing both healthy self-esteem and self-care, as well as negative forms like narcissism and selfishness.
Philautia Love
is the concept of hospitality and generosity towards strangers or guests. It’s rooted in ancient Greek traditions and emphasizes kindness to those who are outside one’s immediate circle.
Xenia Love
teacher of Plato
Socrates
The foremost philosopher of ancient time
Socrates
WHO COINED THE NAME PHILOSOPHY?
pythagoras
“A friend is the other self”
Aristotle
knowledge and truth
Epistemology
reality and being
Metaphysics
argumentation and reason
Logic
Aesthetics and Ethics
Axiology
the state and government
Political Philosophy
