Rusell's 'Value of Philosophy' Flashcards

1
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questions with definite answers

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SCIENCES

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2
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  • no definite answers
  • residues of the ‘known and definite’
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PHILOSOPHY

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2 limitations of Philosophy

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  1. No definite knowledge
  2. Uncertain by Nature
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4
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3 Questions that covers Philosophy

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  1. Who am I?
  2. Where have I come from?
  3. What do I ought to do?
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5
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What does ‘Philosophy bakes no bread” means?

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no material wealth

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6
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  • does not seek to improve the entire universe is like humanity
  • unbiased and open
  • disconnected from human affairs
  • understanding eternal and divine objects
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PHILOSOPHICAL CONTEMPLATION

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  • obtained through acquisition of self
  • broadens our perspective
  • enriches our identity
  • seeking knowledge without specific expectations
  • adapts to diverse aspects
  • open minded
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SELF ENLARGEMENT

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8
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  • hinders self-enlargement
  • pushing oneself (views, perspective)
  • asserting superiority over others
  • Man as measure of the truth
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SELF-ASSERTION

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9
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principle of justice holding that decisions should be based on objective criteria rather than biases

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IMPARTIALITY

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free from limited hopes and decisions

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TRUE FREEDOM

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liberation us from the confines of self-interest, connecting us to the vastness of existence

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CONTEMPLATION

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