Q1: Doing Philosophy Flashcards
Philosophy traces its roots in ________ in the 6th Century BCE.
Ancient Greece
Traditions had it that the word Philosophy was first coined by ____________,
a Greek mathematician.
Pythagoras
Pythagoras classified three classes of people who attended the ancient Olympic Games as __________, __________, and __________.
- lovers of gain
- lovers of honor
- lovers of knowledge and wisdom
The third class who were not driven by profit nor honor. Instead, they sought ways to arrive at the truth.
Lovers of knowledge or wisdom
The people who were lovers of knowledge or wisdom were called ________.
philosophers
The word philosophy is derived from philosophia which is a
combination of the Greek terms philo (________) and Sophia (______).
- love
- wisdom
The etymological definition of philosophy
love of wisdom
Philosophy in its technical definition is the science of the ____________.
first causes
Philosophy seeks to____________the ________ of which all the chain of causes ultimately all go back to it.
- know and clarify
- very source
Philosophy is a ________ that utilizes reason and logic to understand reality and answer fundamental questions concerning knowledge, life, morality, and human nature.
science
4 branches of philosophy
- Metaphysics
- Epistemology
- Ethics
- Aesthetics
A branch of philosophy that deals with the examination of existence
metaphysics
It answers queries like:
* “What is the meaning of life?”
* “What is the purpose of life?”
* “Does God exist?”
metaphysics
A branch of philosophy that studies the process of attaining knowledge.
epistemology
The biggest concerns of epistemology are the ________ and the ________ of knowledge.
- origin
- verification (confirmation)
A branch of philosophy that answers answers the question, “How do we know?”
epistemology
It is concerned with “how the human person’s mind is associated with reality; and whether these relationships are valid or invalid.
epistemology
A branch of philosophy that answers the question, “What I ought to do?”
ethics
Ethics is the study of ________ in human actions.
right or wrong
Ethics is concerned about human ________.
conduct
Ethics deals with ________ of right and
wrong applicable to human behavior.
norms or standards
A branch of philosophy that explores into art.
aesthetics
It includes what art is and the purpose behind it.
aesthetics
Aesthetics is concerned with the analysis of ________ and the idea of what is beautiful.
aesthetic experience
It attempts to answer questions like “is art subjective?”
aesthetics
It emphasizes on the idea that every part of a system has a mutual relationship.
all-inclusive perspective or view
In life, it is wise to adopt an all-inclusive perspective or view,
The interrelationship among things was first conceived by ________.
Aristotle
Complete the Line:
“The ________ is more than the sum of its ________.”
- whole
- parts
This view of taking all things as part of a system is espoused in what philosophical doctrine.
Holism
Adhering to the doctrine of Holism, holistic thinking advocates looking at the ________ when analyzing a situation or problem.
big picture
It adheres focusing on one factor in
analyzing a situation or a problem to understand it. This kind of view
is very limiting in nature.
partial thinking
Philosophy prefers ________ thinking to ________ thinking.
- holistic
- partial
True or False:
Developing a holistic perspective is essential to man since his life is not influenced or governed by a single factor only.
True
Holistic thinking allows a person to see the ____________ while putting him in a different vantage point when looking at things.
totality of life
One must remember that every
action one does create a ____________ that will influence many aspects of his life.
ripple effect
True or False:
Philosophy enables a person to engage in critical analysis and interpretation of concepts definitions, arguments, and problems.
True
True or False:
Philosophy improves problem-solving and decision making.
True
True or False:
A philosopher is a wise communicator who can clearly and adequately present his or her ideas.
True
True or False:
Truth is one intended product of philosophizing.
False
Wisdom is one intended product of philosophizing
This refers to a person’s ability to apply knowledge to daily life, particularly in making sound choices and judgment.
wisdom
True or False:
knowledge of philosophy can contribute to self-confidence.
False
knowledge of philosophy can contribute to self-development.
True or False:
knowledge of philosophy can contribute to self-confidence.
False
knowledge of philosophy can contribute to self-development.
