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Why is philosophy important -Can explain your view on the world
-Teach you how to think more into things and ask questions you've never thought
had an answer
What does Ayn Rand say about philosophy -Philosophy is everywhere
-Just a matter of who you're going to let form your opinion for you
-Either figure out your own philosophy or let everyone form opinions for you
What is really easy for you if you don't do philosophy -Easy for you to just go along with everyone
-Won't be able to have your own way of thinking
-Easy for you to doubt yourself
What is philosophy -Study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially
when considered an academic discipline
What are some questions philosophy is concerned with -What sorts of things exist
-What are their essential natures
-What counts as genuine knowledge
-What are the correct principles of reasoning
What does philos mean Love
What does sophy mean Wisdom
Characteristics of philosophy (What philosophy is) -Foundation of all subjects
-A framework
-Practical
-Truth conducive
How is philosophy the foundation of all subjects Studies the concepts, relationships, terms, and meanings within a concept
, How is philosophy a framework An approach to questions not just questions themselves
How is philosophy practical Involves sharing ideas and discussing concepts so we can better understand the
world around us
How is philosophy truth conducive Seeks and attempts to bring us closer to the truths out in our world/universe
What is philosophy not -Not science
-Not psychology
-Not linguistics
-Not theology
Why is philosophy not science -Speculative science
-Uses the same processes and procedures as the sciences but it's still different
Why is philosophy not psychology -Similarities between the two
-Both considered with the mind
-Philosophy focuses on concepts related to life, death and the world around us
Why is philosophy not linguistics Involves much more than just spoken language
Why is philosophy not theology Expands and goes outside just questions related to God and existence
Concepts to incorporate when creating your own -Biggest problem in world
philosophy -Changes that need to be made in the world
-What inspires you
-What you value most about life
-What fears, biases, prejudices do you have
-What you need to hear to know that a person is okay and can be trusted
What was Socrates accused of -Ancient Greece, circa 399 BCE, Athens
-Accused of corrupting the young people of the city by preaching false gods
What happened to Socrates because of the accusation -Judged
-Found guilty
-Sentenced to death
What was the "crime" Socrates committed Asked people in the streets of Athens questions in hopes of discovering the truth
What are the main branches of philosophy -Reasoning and logic
-Metaphysics
-Epistemology
-Ethics
-Social/Political Philosophy
-Aesthetics
What does reasoning and logic study Reasoning and logic
What does metaphysics study Existence
Philosophy Exam
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Quiz # 1 - Intro to Philosophy Philosophers Philosophy chapter 1 quiz Study Q
10 terms 24 terms 54 terms 18 terms
jrilla9321 Preview P bread333 Preview haley_hydorn Preview esm
Why is philosophy important -Can explain your view on the world
-Teach you how to think more into things and ask questions you've never thought
had an answer
What does Ayn Rand say about philosophy -Philosophy is everywhere
-Just a matter of who you're going to let form your opinion for you
-Either figure out your own philosophy or let everyone form opinions for you
What is really easy for you if you don't do philosophy -Easy for you to just go along with everyone
-Won't be able to have your own way of thinking
-Easy for you to doubt yourself
What is philosophy -Study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially
when considered an academic discipline
What are some questions philosophy is concerned with -What sorts of things exist
-What are their essential natures
-What counts as genuine knowledge
-What are the correct principles of reasoning
What does philos mean Love
What does sophy mean Wisdom
Characteristics of philosophy (What philosophy is) -Foundation of all subjects
-A framework
-Practical
-Truth conducive
How is philosophy the foundation of all subjects Studies the concepts, relationships, terms, and meanings within a concept
, How is philosophy a framework An approach to questions not just questions themselves
How is philosophy practical Involves sharing ideas and discussing concepts so we can better understand the
world around us
How is philosophy truth conducive Seeks and attempts to bring us closer to the truths out in our world/universe
What is philosophy not -Not science
-Not psychology
-Not linguistics
-Not theology
Why is philosophy not science -Speculative science
-Uses the same processes and procedures as the sciences but it's still different
Why is philosophy not psychology -Similarities between the two
-Both considered with the mind
-Philosophy focuses on concepts related to life, death and the world around us
Why is philosophy not linguistics Involves much more than just spoken language
Why is philosophy not theology Expands and goes outside just questions related to God and existence
Concepts to incorporate when creating your own -Biggest problem in world
philosophy -Changes that need to be made in the world
-What inspires you
-What you value most about life
-What fears, biases, prejudices do you have
-What you need to hear to know that a person is okay and can be trusted
What was Socrates accused of -Ancient Greece, circa 399 BCE, Athens
-Accused of corrupting the young people of the city by preaching false gods
What happened to Socrates because of the accusation -Judged
-Found guilty
-Sentenced to death
What was the "crime" Socrates committed Asked people in the streets of Athens questions in hopes of discovering the truth
What are the main branches of philosophy -Reasoning and logic
-Metaphysics
-Epistemology
-Ethics
-Social/Political Philosophy
-Aesthetics
What does reasoning and logic study Reasoning and logic
What does metaphysics study Existence
