Q1: Lesson 1 pt. 1 | Intro to Philo Flashcards
Derived from the Greek words Philos “love” and Sophia “wisdom”;
philosophy
Philosophy literally means
love of wisdom
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.
philosophy
The fundamental values or some basic assumptions about things, persons, institutions, and others which form presuppositions that influence one’s beliefs, decisions, and actions
philosophy
according to ________,The fundamental values or some basic assumptions about things, persons, institutions, and others which form presuppositions that influence one’s beliefs, decisions, and actions
armando bonifacio
is said to be the first to use Philosophy when he differentiated the three classes of people who attended the ancient Olympic Games.
pythagoras
3 types of people in the ancient olympic games
- lovers of gain
- lovers of honor
- lovers of knowledge
Pythagoras called the third class of people as the best kind of people or Philosophers; those who seek to arrive at the truth, as they neither seek profit nor compete in the games. Who are these 3rd class of people?
lovers of knowledge
The fundamental values or some basic assumptions about things, persons, institutions, and others which form presuppositions that influence one’s beliefs, decisions, and actions.
subject matter of philosophy
he activity of reflecting on and analyzing one’s beliefs reasons for actions or decisions could be a kind of Philosophy as well.
subject matter of philosophy
Examining and questioning your thoughts is form of
philosophy
Through reflection you recognize the pattern and change it, WHICH IS ___________________
FORM OF PHILOSOPHY IN ACTION.
is the byproduct of your careful systematic examination of your thoughts and belief that are organized to make sense.
philosophy
A reconstructed belief or a value system which shows universal and comprehensive character as a result of reflection and analysis in a more comprehensive and systematic manner
subject matter of philosophy
is as a study of subjects which can be understood on how they are talked about.
another view on philosophy
By dissecting _______________ we uncover underlying assumptions and implications
language and communication
It reveals hidden meanings and ideas showing us deeper understanding of the conversation.
dissecting language and communication
subjects that have a fundamental importance to a reflective person and there is a lack of general agreement on how subject of concern may be defined.
philosophical subjects
What is considered as ________ subjects are matters a reflective person believes in, counts as real, and considers as good which shapes his or her life.
philosophical
____________ involve deep questions and exploration of ideas.
philosophical subjects
________________subjects are more practical and concrete.
non-philosophical
subjects often deal with abstract concept and deep inquiries
philosophical
subjects are more about practical application and tangible outcomes in various fields.
non-philosophical
an ongoing activity for it branches to many more questions that need to be discussed.
philosophy
becomes an ongoing activity because there may be many and varied answers to fundamental questions.
philosophy
Thus the value of philosophy lies in its ability to stimulate
critical thinking
It encourages open-mindedness and creativity and the development of analytical skills that can be applied in various aspects of life.
philosophy
Derived from the Greek term Ethos “moral philosophy”
ethics
ethics is derived from the greek word ______
ethos
what does ethos mean
moral philosophy
branch of philosophy concerned about human conduct.
ethics
Deals with norms or standards of right and wrong applicable to human behavior.
ethics
Considered as prescriptive as it prescribes what people ought to do rather what people do.
ethics
The systematic reflections in ___________ will lead to an understanding of the concept of right and wrong and conceptions about morality which affects one’s actions towards others.
ethics
______ helps people prioritize their values.
ethics
The analysis is directed toward the nature of aesthetic judgment, standards of beauty, and the objectivity of these standards in response to the questions about the meaning of aesthetic experience.
aesthetics
Comes from the Greek word aisthetikos
aesthetics
what does aisthetikos mean
sensitive or perspective
In this branch, the Philosopher is concerned with the analysis of aesthetic experience and the idea of what is beautiful.
aesthetics
Philosophers analyze whether beauty is based on utility, experience, form, pleasure, or expression.
aesthetics
Derived from the Greek word “epistēmē”
epistemology
what does episteme mean
knowledge
This branch of Philosophy deals with various problems concerning knowledge; its origin, whether empiricism or rationalism, and the verification or confirmation knowledge.
epistemology
specializes in the distinction between belief and knowledge, the nature of truth, the problems of perception, the external world, and meaning and other minds.
epistemology
A branch of Philosophy that looks into whether there are rules or principles that govern reasoning.
logic
_______ incorporates the analysis of the methods of deduction and induction to provide the rules on how people ought to think logically.
logic
gives a person the techniques to create sound arguments and avoid fallacious reasoning.
logic
increases one’s ability to reason correctly and distinguish irrational reasoning.
logic
A study of reality.
metaphysics
This literally means “after Physics”.
metaphysics
This branch analyzes whether everything is material, and if life, energy, and mind are its different manifestation.
metaphysics
reflect on the subject of appearances (how something looks by how it appears) and reality (that which actually is).
metaphysics
A reflective analysis and criticism of beliefs and values of human beings.
philosophizing
To speculate or theorize about fundamental or serious issues, especially in a tedious or pompous way.
philosophizing
To explain or argue in terms of one’s philosophical theories.
philosophizing
