Week 1 and 2 Pt. 1 Flashcards
(17 cards)
What does ‘philosophy’ mean in Greek?
Love of wisdom (Philos + Sophia)
Why is philosophy the mother of all disciplines?
It gave rise to disciplines like math and medicine
What triggers philosophical thinking?
Wonder and curiosity
What is Ogbujah’s definition of philosophy?
A worldview (weltanschauung) or belief system about life
What are NBU’s core philosophical values?
Mentorship, dynamism, integrity, equity, and diversity
What is the primary tool of philosophy?
Reasoning
What do Rationalists believe?
Knowledge comes from reasoning
What do Empiricists believe?
Knowledge comes from sensory experience
Who is the ideal ruler according to Plato?
A philosopher-king
What does Rodin’s “The Thinker” represent?
Philosophical reflection and deep thought
What is critical reasoning?
Evaluating, analyzing, and solving problems logically
List 3 qualities of a critical thinker
Inquisitive, open-minded, analytical
What is the root meaning of ‘metaphysics’?
Beyond nature (Meta = beyond, Physis = nature)
What does metaphysics study?
Supernatural and abstract realities like existence and God
Name 3 metaphysical concepts
Being, existence, angels
Who coined the term ‘metaphysics’?
Andronicus of Rhodes after classifying Aristotle’s work
How did Kant divide existence?
Phenomena (tangible) and Noumena (abstract/supernatural)
