Philosophy Topic 1 - 3

One of the best philosophers who have ever lived, claimed that philosophy begins in wonder.

Wonder is the beginning for it stimulates us to venture into philosophy.

Has a negative meaning in our society. It usually connotes poor reasoning or faulty reasoning. (starts with P)

Erroneous kind of reasoning is called ? (starts with f)

The solution to philosophical questions is to ask them.

The search for wisdom only begins the moment we ask questions.

Importance of Philosophy. People can clarify what they are believing

Importance of Philosophy. Philosophy does not promise us better understanding of ourselves

Importance of Philosophy. Enables us to think carefully and clearly about important issues

Importance of Philosophy. Sharpens our analytical abilities, enabling to identify and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses in any position

Importance of Philosophy. Hones our ability to construct and articulate logical arguments of our own

Philosophers are lovers of wisdom

Was short, thick-set and ugly.

His way of doing philosophy was by making dialogues with various people. Spending most of his time in the marketplace and talk to the people from different walks of life.

"an unexamined life is not worth living"

One of the students that gathered around Socrates.

Sought to solve the question of the real and unreal, In other words, it seeks the truth.

explains the two worlds of Plato, the real world and the unreal. For example, consider the digital world as the “unreal world,” while the actual world is the “real world”. )

the truth is often forgotten at birth. However, a recollection of such truth happens when we encounter actual objects.

Studied under plato.

Forms can be achieved through senses.

He maintained that things can be known and proven using the senses and the faculty of reason.

Can subsist on its own

Need another thing to exist.

€�who and what am I?”

Focus on searching for the meaning of being human

Goal of their respective philosophical enterprises is not only to understand human nature, but most importantly, to practice how to truly live as a human person.

For them, philosophy and religion are intimately connected.

Attempts to craft a philosophy of PEACE.

Confucius believed that if a leader sets a good example to his constituents, to his family, etc. They in return, will do the same.

Considered a social philosophy that is grounded on the assumption that proper social and political behaviour is cultivated in the family.

Has similarities with filipinos' concept and experience of family.

anchored on the idea that human person lives in suffering and that he should overcome this. This suffering refers to the deep dissatisfaction that pervades human experience, and the thirst for endless desires

teaches the Four Noble Truths

M is neither optimistic nor pessimistic, but rather realistic as it describes life as it is. Yes, life includes suffering. However, it also teaches that we can attain freedom from suffering through total non-attachment.

T teaches us to "let go" of our attachments in life. And if one lives a life of goodness, one will be rewarded with goodness.

state of freedom from suffering ( Starts with N )

Responds to the question, "Who am I?" This question goes into the deeper meaning of the self.

is essentially spiritual. It is said that the human person is conceived as spiritual in nature. This reality enables him/her to relate to a spiritual and metaphysical destiny. But this philosophy is also associated with practice in everyday life.

Promotes a reflective approach to reality.

€�see the self”.

Reminds us that the physical world is not as important as knowing the inner self and the right practices of living.

In what tradition does Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle believed that the human person is gifted with reason. And this rationality would ultimately facilitate the self to discover its true potentials.

In what tradition reminds us that doing philosophy is more on the practical practice of the different theories of living.

Is the series of questioning and answering that Socrates employed in engaging in philosophical reflection.

Virtue is Knowledge of “Good and Bad”

Virtue is Knowledge of “Good and Bad”

Philosophical reflection enlightens us and makes us better person.

According to Socrates, philosophical reflection is not necessary in the life of every person.

What we believe to be true becomes the basis of our action.