Module 1 Flashcards
(65 cards)
1
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2 Greek words that the word Philosophy comes from
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- philos
- sophia
2
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What does the greek word ‘philos’ mean?
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Love
3
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What does the greek word ‘sophia’ mean?
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wisdom
4
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What does the word philosophy mean based on its etymology?
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The “love of wisdom”
5
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- the ability to make sound judgement
- requires healthy dose of perspective
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Wisdom
6
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Differentiate the following statements:
1. Tomato is a fruit
2. Knowing not to put tomato in fruit salad
3. Is ketchup considered as a fruit shake?
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- Knowledge
- Wisdom
- Philosophy
7
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There is a framework to make sense of the problem
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Discipline
8
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Philosophy is the matter of _______ ?
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Human & Natural Sciences
9
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3 Characteristics of Philosophy
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- Discipline
- Framework
- Examination of Knowledge
10
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This is acquired through learning education
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Knowledge
11
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Which country is known as the birthplace of Philosophy in the West?
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Greece
12
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- Father of Philosophy
- A mathematician
- Reduce multiplicity to unity
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Thales of Miletus
13
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What did Thales of Miletus believe in?
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He believed that there is “one in a many”
14
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- A person who is awake
- Sanskrit word
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Buddah
15
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Enumerate the notable ancient Greek philosophers
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- Pythagoras
- Heraclitus
- Democritus
- Diogenes of Sinope
- Epicurus
- Socrates
- Plato
- Aristotle
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- Pythagorean theorem
- 570 BCE to 495 BCE
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- Pythagoras
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- 535 BCE to 475 BCE
- logos
- “No man steps in the same river twice,”
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Heraclitus
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- 460 BCE to 370 BCE
- natural phenomenon
- atoms
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Democritus
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- 412 BCE to 323 BCE
- Simplicity
- Vocal Critic of Plato & Aristotle
- School of philosophy
- Cynicism & Stoicism
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Diogones of Sinope
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- 341 BCE to 270 BCE
- Epicureanism
> Wisdom and simple living results in a life free of fear
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Epicurus
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- 470 BCE to 399 BCE
- Contribution to the field of Ethics
- “wise”, “midwife”
- formulated the Socratic Method
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Socrates
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- 427 BCE to 347 BCE
- Theory of Forms
- Dialectic
- Most famous philosopher in ancient times
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Plato
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- 384 BCE to 322 BCE
- Was a student of Plato
- Deductive reasoning
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Aristotle
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Wisdom and simple living results in a life free of fear
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Epicureanism
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Everything that exists is based on a higher order or plan
logos
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A means of examining a topic by designing a series of questions that let the learner examine and analyze his knowledge and views regarding the topic
Socratic Method
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A method of inquiry where two opposing ideas are discussed in an attempt to arrive at new knowledge
Dialectic
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Proposes that everything that exists is based on an idea or template that can only be perceived in the mind
Theory of Forms
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3 Branches of Philosophy
- Ethics
- Politics
- Aesthetics
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What is deductive reasoning?
General to specific
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Branch of Philosophy that is all about learning
Cognitive Branches
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What are the cognitive branches of Philosophy?
- Epistemology
- Metaphysics
- Logic
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Nature of knowledge and knowing
Epistemology
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- Questions regarding reality and existence
- Ex. How was the universe created?
Metaphysics
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Deals with correct reasoning
Logic
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Branch of philosophy that deals with the standard of the good
Normative Branches
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Enumerate the normative branches of philosophy
- Ethics
- Politics
- Aesthetics
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- from Greek word “ethos” meaning “character”
- science of correct doing (what is right and wrong)
Ethics
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Wrongdoings are considered as…
Being unethical
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- Looks at society and people working as a whole
- Questions of justice
Politics
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- Beauty & what makes things beautiful
Aesthetics
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Enumerate the practical applications of Philosophy
- Allows people to engage in critical analysis
- Improves problem-solving
- Wisdom - ability to apply knowdge in real life
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way of thinking about the world and is composed of views and beliefs of a person
Framework
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could lead the person to come up with something that provides solution
Framework
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The principles of philosophy can also be used as an Examination of knowledge of other disciplines or particular areas of knowledge in the long run
Examination of Knowledge
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He live Between 644-546 BCE a contemporary of the legion king crisis and statesman
Thales of Miletus
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"Rule your world or it will rule you. With our thoughts, we make the world." Who said this?
Buddha
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Foundations of understanding any philosophical system
cognitive branches
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- deals with the nature of thinking and reasoning uses empirical support and information which are reliable valid and objective
- the art of thinking
Logic
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- The definition of knowledge and related concepts such as horses and criteria of knowledge
- The Theory of knowledge
Epistemology
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- concerned with the nature of ultimate reality
Metaphysics
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- concerned with the standard of good
- concerned with what ought to be
Normative Branches
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The science of correct doing. The study of what is right and what is wrong in human behavior in the pursuit of beauty and goodness of life
Ethics
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It is technology of philosophy because it tell us human beings ought to functions as human being
Ethics
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Body of knowledge thats look up on the society
Political
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Concerned with the essence of perceptions objectives
Aesthetics
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emphasizes philosophy, logic and deductive reason as Source of insight
Rational Psychology
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whenever we are confronted with an
experience, we always wonder how it came about
- man’s overbounding curiosity drives him to ask questions,
some of which have no definite answers
Sense of Wonder
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Descartes’ method of examining ideas and perspectives
became the basis of critical thinking and analysis in the sciences
- example: a scientific hypothesis must first be tested and
verified before it is accepted as ‘truth’
Doubt
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man is often confronted by
experiences which challenge his ideas and framework which he
called LIMIT SITUATIONS accompanied by feelings of
helplessness, anxiety an dread
Experience
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- these are questions that examine
personal ideas regarding correctness and values
- questions dealing with our own correctness and values which
can be addressed by our own personal frameworks
Internal Questions
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– seek to question the very framework upon which people base their own beliefs and views
External Questions
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– is examination and
questioning ( inquiring nature ), and this is often applied in the
analysis of the frameworks of other areas or sciences
Central Principle in Philosophy
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one intended product of philosophizing because it’s
an ability to discern inner qualities and relationships
Wisdom
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an activity that requires a person to EXAMINE
his thoughts, feelings and actions and learn from EXPERIENCE
- allows you an opportunity to THINK MORE DEEPLY about
your action, your motivations for doing such an action and even
its POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES
Reflection
