W1 Flashcards
What are philosophers?
. In Greek, philo means love – or devotion – and sophia means wisdom. Philosophers are people devoted to wisdom.
What is the goal of wisdom?
Fulfilment
What are the six things that make people not very wise?
We don’t ask big questions
We are vulnerable to errors of common sense
We are mentally confused
We have muddled ideas about what will make us happy
Our emotions can send us in dangerous directions
We panic and lose perspective
Socrates two word long statement about self-knowledge
Know yourself
History of philosophy: What ways did these philosophers address ways in which we are unwise?
Socrates
Aristotle
Stoic philosophers
Socrates - paid special attention to the problem of how people get confused in their own minds
Aristotle - tried making us more confident around big questions
Stoic philosophers - studied panic
What is required to be a philosopher?
We are all philosophers by being humans who are capable of logic and reasoning.
What science does philosophy fall under?
Human science
Philosophy helps people make _______ of their lives.
meaning
Philosophy is the ____ of all modern sciences
root
What makes philosophy different from other sciences?
Philosophy doesn’t rely on the scientific method. Instead, philosophy attempts to answer questions with reasoning and logic.
The name of the method of asking questions and answering them.
The Socratic method
Philosophy is interested in asking the ____ of life.
whys
Philosophical questions stem from seeking _______ and _______ from life
meaning and purpose
The main difference between philosophy and religion
Philosophy doesn’t rely on revealed texts, such as the bible.
Religion requires trust and faith for answers.
Philosophy needs reasoning.
Philosophical arguments must appeal to:
logic, reason, shared human experience
