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Lesson1lecturephilosophy 180717110439 PDF
Lesson1lecturephilosophy 180717110439 PDF
FROM WONDER
TO WANDER
Wonder
• To be filled with curiosity or doubt
• An event inexplicable by the laws of
nature; a miracle.
• A feeling of puzzlement or doubt.
Pythagoras Epicurus
(570 BCE to 495 BCE) (341 BCE to 270 BCE)
Heraclitus Socrates
(535 BCE to 475 BCE) (470 BCE to 399 BCE)
Democritus Plato
(460 BCE to 370 BCE) (427 BCE to 347 BCE)
Diogenes of Sinope Aristotle
( 412 BCE to 323 BCE) (384 BCE to 322 BCE)
A. Meaning of Philosophy
Etymology
-derived for Greek words etimos and logos
Etimos - root, origin, cause, basis, history
Logos - study
Episteme - means knowledge
Knowledge - is only a million formation
- simple data that comes from the outside
that pass to our senses.
Wisdom - is an awareness of something which is basic.
- one intended product of philosophizing
- refers to a person’s ability to apply knowledge
to daily life particularly in making sound
choices and judgment.
The term “philosophy” comes from the
Greek words :
• philos (philia )– love, desire for or
interest in
• sophos (learned scholar, sage) or
• sophia - wisdom
• Philia and Sofia join by Pythagoras
-600 B.C.
Why is there a need to
philosophize?
• (Greek) Plato traced man’s need to
philosophize to HIS SENSE OF WONDER –
What? Where? Why? How?
• (French) Rene Descartes traced man’s need to
philosophize to DOUBT.
• (Swiss-German) Karl Jaspers traced man’s
need to philosophize because of EXPERIENCE
also called LIMIT SITUATIONS
• Socrates: The need to philosophize is driven
by LOVE FOR WISDOM
How do we characterize the study
of Philosophy?
a. A way of analyzing frameworks
a. Internal questions
b. External questions
b. An examination of a particular area of
knowledge
c. A distinct area of knowledge with its own
goals, concerns and ways of doing things
What is the difference between
Holistic and Partial thinking?
• Holistic thinking refers to a perspective that
considers large-scale patterns in system. It requires
an individual to have an open mindset and an ability
to get the general sense or impression regarding a
situation.
• Partial thinking focuses on specific aspects of a
situation. It is an important component of analytical
thinking.
• Philosophy utilizes holistic thinking in making sense
of problems and issues related to human experience.
How does one engage in reflection?
• Reflection requires a person to be willing to
examine one’s thoughts, feelings, and actions
and learn more about one’s life and
experiences.
• Reflecting on situations, activities and
decisions enables a person to gain insights
that will help in effective decision-making.
Have you ever looked in the mirror
and asked:
The Unexamined
Life is not worth
living.” (Socrates)
Who am I?
Why am I here?
What should I do with my life?
Have you ever looked in the mirror
and asked: OR???
What is ‘Philosophy’?
Philia =“love” sophia = “wisdom.”
(Pythagoras.)
Love for wisdom
Philosophy
Politics Epistemology
Aesthetics
Logic
Metaphysics
Science
Branches of Philosophy
Aesthetics
Sensori-Emotional
Values
Explores the nature of
beauty, art, and taste
with the creation and
appreciation of beauty
Aesthetics
Questions
What is beauty? What is art?
What is the value of beauty and
art?
Who should judge what is
beautiful or artistic?
Examination fallacies
Branch of philosophy
which deals with moral
questions and dilemmas
Metaphysics
Knowledge Science
Ontology
Existence
Objects
Properties
Space and Time
Cause and Effect
Branch of philosophy which
deals with the fundamental
nature of reality and being
(existence)
For your reflection:
1. What are the practical uses of
philosophy in our lives?
2. Reflect on your life so far. Can you say
that you have lived a meaningful life,
considering all your experiences and
achievements? What do you consider as
the “highlights” of your life? What
things are you looking forward to in the
future?
Enrichment: