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