Lesson 1: Introduction to Philosophy

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an explanation of where a word came from

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etymology

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etymology is known as the

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history of a word

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etymology of philosophy

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philo (greek) and sophia (latin)

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philo is from

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greek

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sophia is from

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latin

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philo means

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love of

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sophia means

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wisdom

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based on its etymology, philosophy means

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love of wisdom or love of truth

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defined as the science that by natural light of reason studies the
first causes or highest principle and study of all things.

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philosophy

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why is philosophy called a science

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become the investigation is systematic

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It follows certain steps or it
employs certain procedure.

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systematic

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how is philosophy just like any other sciences

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it is an organized body of knowledge

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what does natural light of reason mean in philosophy

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it investigates things without using laboratory instruments/investigative tools or supernatural relevation (religion), it relys on human reason alone

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what happens if philosophy is based on supernatural revelation

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it becomes theology

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a philosopher uses his

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natural capacity to think;

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human reason alone is called

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unaided reason

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what sets the distinction between philosophy from the other sciences

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it is the study of all things

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what do anthropologists study

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human beings in relation to society

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what do sociologists study

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society, its form, structures, and functions

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iwhat do botanists study

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plants

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what do linguists study

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language

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what do theologians study

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god

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that from which something proceeds in any manner whatsoever

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principle

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principles in philosophy

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principle of IDENTITY, NON-CONTRADICTION, EXCLUDED MIDDLE, SUFFICIENT REASON

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whatever is is; and whatever is not; everything is what it is. Everything is its own being, and not being is not belong.

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principle of identity

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it is impossible for a thing to be and not to be at the same time and at the same respect.

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principle of non-contradiction

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a thing is either is or is not, everything must be either be or not be, between being and not being, there is no middle ground possible.

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principle of excluded middle

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nothing exists without a sufficient reason for its being and existence.

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principle of sufficient reason

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importance of studying philosophy

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leads to a broader understanding of man and experience; gives a man pleasure or satisfaction; serves man a better understanding of himself and his fellow human beings; acquaints a person to various philosophical thinkers of the past and of his time; guides day-to-day decisions of life nad experiences; gives other sciences a sense of meaning