Approaches in Doing Philosophy

Question 1

-State of existence of things independent of human consciousness.

Answer 1

Reality

Question 2

-It includes physical things that we see, feel, taste, and smell, as well as things that cannot easily perceive and comprehend.

Answer 2

Reality

Question 3

-It includes things that already existed, things that presently exist, and things that are yet to exist.

Answer 3

Reality

Question 4

-Refers to perfect knowledge that is free from error or doubt.

Answer 4

Certainty

Question 5

-Philosophy seeks to achieve certainty in its quest for knowledge and truth.

Answer 5

Certainty

Question 6

3 parts of Certainty

Answer 6

1. Rationalism – A priori knowledge.
2. Empiricism – A posteriori knowledge.
3. Skepticism – All knowledge is uncertain.

Question 7

-Causes of events and phenomena.

Answer 7

Causality

Question 8

-Philosophers analyze causality by examining events in the context of a cause-and-effect relationship.

Answer 8

Causality

Question 9

-Questions regarding the origin of things, purpose, or the explanation of a thing’s function, goal/final, or ultimate cause.

Answer 9

Causality

Question 10

The capacity of man to govern/control his action.

Answer 10

Agency

Question 11

Ability to choose.

Answer 11

Free Will

Question 12

Event is determined by a specific set of events/factors.

Answer 12

Determinism

Question 13

-Standards of right and wrong that define human behavior.

Answer 13

Ethics

Question 14

-As a field of study, it discusses and defines concepts and principles which are meant to govern reasoning and actions.

Answer 14

Ethics

Question 15

-It seeks to formulate a set of standards and norms of acceptable, correct, and good behavior which are applied to daily life.

Answer 15

Ethics