What is Philosophy?

Question 1

According to Pythagoras of Samos:
lovers of
lovers of
lovers of

Answer 1

(1) lovers of gain;
(2) lovers of honor;
(3) lovers of knowledge or wisdom.

Question 2

It also encompasses the
examination of the ________________, and
between the ________________________________.

Answer 2

relationships between a person and his/her environment; individual person
and his/her society

Question 3

Philosophers aim at almost all aspects
of ___________________, inquiring into and
investigating all forms of ________________.

Answer 3

human discipline; human
phenomena

Question 4

Philosophy is by its very nature an
inquiry into the ______________ and
____________________. It explores the
full range of reality and offers a
thoroughly ______________________ for it. Additionally, philosophy has a solely
_____________.

Answer 4

meaning of oneself; the world one lives in; logical justification; speculative goal

Question 5

3 Nature and Functions of Philosophy

Answer 5

1. Philosophy integrates itself with
   other disciplines to achieve a
   comprehensive and coherent
   worldview.
2. Philosophy analyzes the very
   foundations of other disciplines.
3. Philosophy analyzes and criticizes
   treasured beliefs and traditions.

Question 6

It is a science or discipline
that uses ___________ to
investigate the ultimate
_____________________ that govern all things.

Answer 6

human reason; causes, reasons, and
principles

Question 7

It is attributed to
__________________. he is
said to be the first to use it.

Answer 7

Pythagoras of Samos

Question 8

They seek to answer the
_____________________, not because
they are forced to do so but because
they are __________ in their quest for
__________.

Answer 8

questions of the world; passionate; wisdom

Question 9

Philosophy was born because of ___________

Answer 9

ignorance

Question 10

Comes from 2 greek words:

Answer 10

“philos” = love
“sophia” = wisdom
LOVE OF WISDOM

Question 11

Philosophy is…

Answer 11

1. a study (science or discipline) of the realities of things
2. searches and understand the meaning of anything
3. concerned with the constant inquiry, curiosity, and wonder
4. considered as “mother of all sciences”
5. a way of life
6. a persistent quest for knowledge and truth

Question 12

It is the story of people who
never cease to ____________ about
everything and anything under
the sun.

Answer 12

wonder, inquire,
and investigate

Question 13

Philosophy is something that ________________.
Someone is already philosophizing
the moment they ___________________ about their surroundings,
selves, and society.

Answer 13

cannot be easily separated from the person; begin to raise questions

Question 14

It is a discipline and a field of
study that desires to understand and comprehend _________________, _________________, and
_________________________.

Answer 14

the mysteries of reality, to
unveil the nature of truth, examine the significance of life