PHILOSOPHY INTRODUCTION Flashcards
What is Philosophy and what is it about?
Philosophy is the love for wisdom.
Philosophy is all about questioning our basic beliefs.
What is the purpose of Philosophy?
To questions our beliefs, existence, and life.
Not part of answer : It is a critical examination of our life
What are the three fields of Philosophy?
Epistemology, Metaphysics, Ethics
What is Epistemology?
It focuses on questioning human knowledge.
( Reliability, Logical, Extent of knowledge… )
What is Metaphysics?
Focuses on questioning reality and examining human nature.
What is Ethics?
The study of morals and values.
Who is considered the father of Western Philosophy?
Why was he disliked?
Socrates.
Socrates were disliked by Athenians for he persistently questioned the basic assumptions of society.
Extra Note : Socrates found fault in the knowledge, Athenians hate the hierarchy being disturbed.
Plato, a disciple of Socrates, preserved the views of his master in the following dialogues. Name all of them!
Euthryphro, The Republic, The Apology, and Crito.
Euthryphro, The Republic, The Apology and Crito are dialogues catalogued by Plato. For each book, summarize what it is about.
Euthyphro - Questions traditional religious beliefs
Republic - Socrates address the meaning of Justice
Apology - Trial of Socrates and demonstration of commitment to philosophy
Crito - Socrates awaits death and questions beliefs about the state of authority
Why should we study Philosophy?
Philosophy helps develop our own opinions and beliefs, to be self-aware, creative, conceptualize our values, and prevent us from uncertainty.
