Module 1: Introduction to Philosophy

Question 1

The term philosophy comes from the Greek words:

Answer 1

philos (love), sophia (wisdom)

Question 2

Philosophia or philosophy means the ______.

Answer 2

Love of wisdom

Question 3

The kind of love that Greeks meant

Answer 3

A powerful desire for a particular thing

Question 4

Wisdom was understood as the

Answer 4

Proper application of knowledge

Question 5

Philosophy as the love of wisdom refers to the

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Strong inclination of human beings to pursue knowledge and truth

Question 6

According to Fullerton (2012), he is considered to be the first to use the term ‘philosopher’.

Answer 6

Pythagoras

Question 7

All of rational inquiry except for science

Answer 7

W. Russ Payne

Question 8

Questions are more important than answers because answers themselves will, in turn, become questions.

Answer 8

Karl Jaspers

Question 9

A completely unified knowledge

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Herbert Spencer

Question 10

A science that seeks the causes and sources of beings

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Aristotle

Question 11

Acquisition of knowledge

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Plato

Question 12

The science that studies the first and universal causes

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St. Thomas Aquinas

Question 13

Knowledge of things by its first causes

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Rene Descartes

Question 14

A science of the general principlesof knowledge and of theultimate objects attainable by knowledge

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Immanuel Kant

Question 15

Elements of philosophy:

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• Philosophy is a science
• Philosophy is done with the use of reason
• Philosophy studies all things
• It deals with the first causes and highest principles

Question 16

According to him, philosophical concerns can be classified into categories.

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Roark, 1982

Question 17

Categories/branches of philosophy:

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• Metaphysics
• Epistemology
• Logic
• Ethics

Question 18

It is derived from the two Greek words: meta “after” and physica “physical” or after physics or nature. It is the study of the most general aspects of reality; concerned with the study of the first principles and the nature of being.

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Metaphysics

Question 19

Questions in metaphysics:

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• What is being?
• What is existence?
• What is essence?

Question 20

It was derived from the Greek words episteme (knowledge) and logos (word/study). It is the science of knowledge concerned with the nature of knowledge and justified belief.

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Epistemology

Question 21

Questions in epistemology:

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• How do we know what we claim to know?
• How do we know certain kinds of things?
• What do we mean when we say we know something?
• How do I claim to know that something is trye?

Question 22

It comes from the Greek word logos which means word or study. It is the study of correct thinking or reasoning. It is the study of the strength of the evident links between the premises and the conculsion.

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Logic

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Questions that logic deals with:

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• What is correct thinking?
• What distinguishes a good argument from a bad one?
• How can we tell whether an argument is justifiable, belieable, or convincing?

Question 24

It is derived from the Greek word ethos meaning custom or habit. It is concerned with human moral behavior. It is the science of what human behavior ought to be.

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Ethics

Question 25

Questions in ethics:

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* What is the right course of action? * How do we determine the right course of action? * What is the difference between a human act and acts of man?

Question 26

What is the purpose of studying philosophy?

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* Critical thinking skills * Exploring fundamental questions * Broadening perspectives * Ethical reflection * Cultivating communication skills * Historical and culural awareness | CEBECH

Question 27

What benefits can we gain from studying philosophy?

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* Intellectual enrichment * Problem-solving * Enhanced empathy * Moral clarity * Personal growth | IPEMP

Question 28

What is the importance of philosophy?

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* Understanding the world * Making better decisions * Living more fulfilling lives | UML

Question 29

Making better decisions:

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* Critical thinking * Ethical decision-making * Logic and reasoning | CEL

Question 30

Living more fulfilling lives:

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* Self-reflection * Meaning and purpose * Emotional resilience * Cultural and historical awareness | SMEC

Question 31

"Philosophy is a way of existing that is guided by a deliberate appreciation and mindful awareness of that very existence, through openness and wonder of questions."

Answer 31

Rodriguez et al. (2018)

Question 32

____ pointed out that Plato argued that human beings propensity to philosophize comes from our sense of wonder.

Answer 32

Abella (2016)

Question 33

____ argued we philosophize because of our capacity to doubt; there is a need to reject and question old and existing ideas.

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Rene Descartes

Question 34

____ claims that our very own experience compels us to philosophize.

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Karl Jaspers

Question 35

T or F: The need to philosophize is impelled by the love for wisdom.

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True

Question 36

Philosophy is valuable because:

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* applicable in our daily activities and how we view our lives * enables and enhances our capacity to make better decisions and act appropriately according to a given situation * enables reflective thinking