Philosophy - Perspective And Point Of View - Reflections Flashcards
What 2 Greek words did Philosophy origin from?
philo “love” sophia “knowledge”
Define Philosophy
-logic to understand reality, answer questions of knowledge, morality, and human nature
Where did Philosophy originated?
Greek City of Miletus in the Western Coast (Turkey)
Who is the father of philosophy?
Thales
Who is Thales’ student who expanded his study and perception?
Anaximander
What do you call the people who have love for knowledge and are open to changes and discovery?
Philosophers
Give the 5 branches of philosophy
- Metaphysics
- Ethics
- Aesthetics
- Politics
- Epistemology
Branch of philosophy:
- Science of being/existence
- characteristics of human nature
Metaphysics
Branch of philosophy:
- science of morality of human act
- quality of action (right or wrong)
Ethics
Branch of philosophy:
Science of art and beauty
Aesthetics
Branch of philosophy:
Acquiring knowledge
Epistemology
Branch of philosophy:
Proper social system
Politics
Deals with only the specific/important component of a situation, also called as reductionism
Partial POV
All aspects are given importance when making a conclusion (general overview of the situation)
Hollistic perspective
Which reflection refers to the logical ability, definitions, essences, and technical solutions to problems, and are always objective?
Primary Reflection
