Philosophy (Preliminary) Flashcards
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.
Philosophy
It is from the Greek word “philo” means
Love
It is from the Greek word “Sophia” means
Wisdom
The literal definition gives us the idea that a person who takes part in studying philosophical subjects is
A man who loves wisdom
Philosophy begins with a sense of wonder, In terms of
Ask question, doubt, inquiries/truth, wonder and then Learn, Understand, Knowledge and starts an argument.
It is indeed involves knowledge, but it also includes the ability, inclination, and the steady purpose of putting of knowledge to a best/good use.
Wisdom
He says in his book Summa Contra Gentiles that a man is to be called wise when he knows what he has to do and plans and manages to do it well.
Thomas Aquinas (1225-174)
What are the two major traditions of philosophy?
Western and Eastern Traditions
It is characterized by its rigorous way of doing philosophy and presupposes an analytic approach.
Western Tradition
It is often used interchangeably with religion because it treats philosophy as a way of life.
Eastern Tradition
One of the goals of philosophical study is to increase intellectual understanding of
philosophy as an organized discipline or field of knowledge.
Philosophize
This is done by directing one’s attention towards identifying persistent philosophical questions as well as toward comparing positions taken by philosophers on critical issues.
Philosophize
The aim is to learn what philosophers say, analyze the way they think, evaluate what they propose and assess the impact of their ideas.
Philosophize
In a nutshell, philosophizing to be successful, the students must endeavor to be:
- Fair
- Sympathetic
- Skeptical
- Objective
- Open-minded
Willing to take a balanced look at all sides of an issue, even those with which we
disagree;
Fair
Willing to entertain and give credence to points of view other than our
own on an issue;
Sympathetic
Unwilling to accept at face value claims for which there is little rational basis;
Skeptical
Willing to keep their own personal biases, emotions, interpretations, and other “subjective” factors out of the issue;
Objective
Willing to revise our beliefs in light of new information.
Open-minded
We focus on the three most renowned Greek philosophers, namely; Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. These three prominent names of Western tradition introduced intricate ideas concerning the rational capacities of man and how these capacities can be used and developed. The recognition that a human person is a thinking being fundamentally supports the idea that we all have the freedom to explore the world.
Western Tradition
Forerunner of Western Philosophy
Socrates
Self is composed of: Physical, Tangible & Mortal Aspects (Body) – changing Soul/Spiritual – Immortal & unchanging
Socrates
He believed that Body and soul are attached when alive
Socrates
BOTH parts of ourselves are present in the PHYSICAL REALM
Socrates
