L1 Flashcards
(40 cards)
The word philosophy comes from two Greek words: ____ and ____
philos (love) and sophia (wisdom).
is the study of general and fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language
philosophy
in simple words is a way of thinking about the world, the universe, and society.
philosophy
is the study of humans and the world by thinking and asking questions. It is a science and an art.
philosophy
tries to answer important questions by coming up with answers about real things and asking “why?”
philosophy
A mathematician and scientist, he was credited with formulating the Pythagorean theorem.
Pythagoras (570 BCE to 495 BCE)-
He proposed that everything that exists is based on a higher order or plan which he called logos.
Heraclitus (535 BCe to 475 BCE)
He devoted himself to the study of the causes of natural phenomena.
Democritus (460 BCE to 370 BCE)
He was a known advocate of living a simple and virtuous life.
Diogenes of Sinope (412 BCE to 323 BCE)
He believed that philosophy could enable man to live a life of happiness.
Epicurus (341 BCE to 270 BCE)
He was considered the foremost philosopher of ancient times.
Socrates (470 BCE to 399 BCE)
He was credited with formulating the Socratic method- means examining a topic by devising a series of questions that let the learner examine and analyze his knowledge and views regarding the topic.
Socrates (470 BCE to 399 BCE)
A student of Socrates, he wrote down his mentor’s teaching and incorporated some of his own ideas into them.
Plato (427 BCE to 347 BCE)
His most significant ideas is included in his Theory of Forms, which proposes that everything that exist is based on an idea or template than can only be perceived in the mind.
Plato (427 BCE to 347 BCE)
He attended the Academy, and was the prominent student of Plato
Aristotle (384 BCE to 322 BCE)
For him, all ideas and views are based on perception and our reality is based on what we can sense and perceive.
Aristotle (384 BCE to 322 BCE)
refers to a perspective that considers large-scale patterns in systems.
Holistic thinking
focuses on specific aspects of a situation.
Partial thinking
Is to take the standpoint in which every facet and aspect is taken into consideration
Holistic Perspective
Like staring at a whole picture without overlooking the minor details.
Holistic Perspective
Holism comes from the greek word____ which means ___ or ___
Holos, ALL or TOTAL
Focuses on just some aspect of the whole; the whole is overlooked.
Partial Perspective
Focuses on just some aspect of the whole; the whole is overlooked.
Partial Perspective
“A ______ is a good communicator who can clearly and adequately present his or her ideas.”
philosopher
