QUARTER 1 Flashcards
what is the greek word of love and wisdom?
philos; sophia
the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language.
Philosophy
Explores the nature of reality, existence, and the universe.
Metaphysics
The study of knowledge—its nature, origin, and limits.
Epistemology
Concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior.
Ethics
The study of reasoning and argumentation.
Logic
Focuses on the nature of beauty and art.
Aesthetics
Examines the nature of government, justice, and the rights and responsibilities of individuals within a society.
Politics
concerned with uncovering truth through systematic argumentation. Focuses on logic, reason, and the scientific method.
Western Philosophy
Often intertwined with religious beliefs, emphasizing wisdom, ethical living, and harmony.
Eastern Philosophy
First philosophers that lived before the time of socrates
Pre-socrates
A group of intellectuals who influenced learning in ancient greece
Sophists
a style of argumentation which is aimed to win arguments rather than arrive the truth.
eristic
Proposed that water is the fundamental substance of the universe.
Thales
all things emerge from an indefinite realm called _______
apeiron
he believed that it is air that makes up all things.
Anaximander
What mathematical formula did Pythagoras invent?
Pythagorean theorem
He was credited with the formulation of the pythagorean theorem
Pythagoras
He proposed that everything that exists is based on a higher order or plan, which is called?
Heraclitus; logos
he devoted himself to studying the cause of natural phenomena
Democritus
He believed that philosophy could enable a man to life a life of virtue
Socrates
Introduced the theory of forms and contributed significantly to political theory.
Plato
All ideas and views are based on perception, and our reality is based on what we can sense and perceive
Aristotle
Known for the practical aspects of his philosophical inquiries and was considered as the leading scientist in ancient times.
Archimedes