Q1: Lesson 1 pt. 3 | Methods of philosophy

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derived from the Latin word specula or “watch tower”;

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speculate

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it implies a vision above that of an ordinary person;

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Philosophy as Speculative Thinking

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a method which allows you to expand your perspective as well as your way of thinking encouraging you to see the bigger picture.

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speculate

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is sometime considered as detached because it is an activity best done alone and in isolation.

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speculation

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It is often a result of contemplation which you can do on your own.

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speculation

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It is still said to be a Philosopher’s vision because to speculate also means to participate in the world and use the experience as basis or resource of ideas.

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speculation

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is what helps you to take the broadest possible perspective on a subject of inquiry.

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speculation

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__________ as a mode of philosophical inquiry will help you explore and take in a variety of perspective about the human person through personal contemplation while at the same time having an experience of the world.

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speculation

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means to “judge” and/or to “analyze”.

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to criticize

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allows one to gain clarity of knowledge and insights which are more valuable because they are tempted by reason and dialectic;

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speculative insight through rational inquiry

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Philosophy as ____________, questions, judges, and evaluates any and all principles and premises that may be gained through speculation;

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critical analysis

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Through ___________, insights are validated as well;

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critical analysis

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As you subject an idea or insight through ______, you evaluate if the insight is clearly stated, if it is consistent with itself and finally, if it is consistent with the world.

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analysis

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modes of critical analysis:

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logical and linguistic

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Philosophical problems are solved through careful analysis of the logical structure of the philosophical assertions;

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logical

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In ________ , a statement is reduced into its simplest form (Elementary Statement) which is then verified through observation.(decomposition)

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logical analysis

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Meaning of words are analyzed for their clarity and consistency;

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linguistic

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____________ requires a clear definition of words to avoid ambiguity or vagueness and therefore ensures clarity of claims.

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Linguistic analysis

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___________ has to involve both speculation and critical aspects of looking at things since philosophy is directed toward holistic and a broader view of explaining the world;

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Philosophizing

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Through ________, insights begin and are formed.

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speculation

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Insights become clearer if they are subjected to _______

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critical analysis

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“A kind of thought where the grounds for belief is deliberately sought and the adequacy to support the belief examined.” - How we Think by ________

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John Dewey

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This kind of reflection is seen as ___________ process that moves the learner from one experience into the next with the deeper understanding of its relationship with connections to other experiences and ideas;

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“meaning-making”

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Accordingly, it is thought that this kind of thinking is educative in value. This kind of reflection is seen as “meaning-making” process that moves the learner from one experience into the next with the deeper understanding of its relationship with connections to other experiences and ideas;

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Philosophy as Reflective Inquiry

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This method of reflection is also characterized as systematic, rigorous, and disciplined, and rooted on scientific inquiry which has to happen in a community and in interaction with other people;

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Philosophy as Reflective Inquiry

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Finally, this kind of thinking or inquiry requires attitudes that value the personal growth and of others.

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Philosophy as Reflective Inquiry

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Six Phases of Reflective Inquiry

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The experience;

Spontaneous interpretation of the experience;

Naming the problems or questions which arise;

Generating possible explanations

Ramifying the explanations into full blown hypotheses

Experimenting the hypotheses

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The ______________ compromise the rigorous and systematic process one may go through to achieve a clear and comprehensive idea about a particular subject which arises from one’s experience

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six phases of reflection

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_______________ is not far from speculation which involves being part of or experiencing the world;

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The method of reflective inquiry

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However, while (1)__________ can be detached, (2)____________ has to happen with others who are likewise involved in the process of thinking;

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1. speculation
2. reflective inquiry

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is better experienced in interaction with others and aims at change happening not only for the person involved but eventually for others and the society.

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Reflective Thought

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a “meaning-making” process where the learner deliberately seeks the adequate grounds for his or her beliefs through understanding the connections between one experience with another experience and ideas with a progression of gaining a deeper understanding.

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Reflective Thinking

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believes that awareness of one’s attitudes and emotions, and the discipline to harness them and use them to an advantage is part of the work of a good thinker.

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john dewey

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The ___________________ indicate that philosophizing is not purely an intellectual exercise - it also involve the whole being of a person of his or her affective parts.

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three philosophical methods