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    This document provides an introduction to the topic of philosophy. It begins by defining philosophy etymologically as the love of wisdom. Philosophy is then defined as the science of beings, of their ultimate principles or causes as known by the light of natural reason. The document outlines some main characteristics of philosophical questions as being non-conclusive, cyclical, continuous, and significant. It also lists some of the main sub-disciplines of philosophy, including ontology, metaphysics, and epistemology. In the end, it summarizes that philosophy covers a wide range of topics and matters. It also suggests that man is always capable of being curious, and will always have something to philosophize about.

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    This document provides an introduction to the topic of philosophy. It begins by defining philosophy etymologically as the love of wisdom. Philosophy is then defined as the science of beings, of their ultimate principles or causes as known by the light of natural reason. The document outlines some main characteristics of philosophical questions as being non-conclusive, cyclical, continuous, and significant. It also lists some of the main sub-disciplines of philosophy, including ontology, metaphysics, and epistemology. In the end, it summarizes that philosophy covers a wide range of topics and matters. It also suggests that man is always capable of being curious, and will always have something to philosophize about.

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    DOING PHILOSOPHY

    Roberto Lim Jr.


    Social Science Faculty, Senior High School Head Teacher
    lim.jr.roberto.p@philippineculturalcollege.edu.ph
    ETYMOLOGY OF PHILOSOPHY

    philo
    (love)
    +
    sophia
    (wisdom)
    PHILOSOPHY: A DEFINITION

    philosophy
    is the science of beings, of their ultimate
    principles or causes as known by the light of
    natural reason.
    GUIDE QUESTION: WHAT IS
    PHILOSOPHY (J. GAARDER)
    1. How would you respond to this
    question found in the letter for
    Sophie: "But when these basic
    needs have been satisfied—will
    there still be something
    that everybody needs?“

    2. Gaarder demonstrates the


    workings of philosophy through a
    metaphor. What was this
    metaphor?
    MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF A PHILOSOPHICAL QUESTION

    non-conclusive
    cyclical
    continuous
    significant
    IMAGE FROM: https://imgflip.com/i/1p4trj
    SUB-DISCIPLINES OF PHILOSOPHY
    THREE MAIN QUESTIONS
    Does x exist?
    (Existence)

    What is x?
    (Essence)

    Do you know what x is?


    (Knowledge)
    THREE MAIN QUESTIONS

    Questions of… Philosophical Field/Discipline


    Existence Ontology
    Essence Metaphysics
    Knowledge Epistemology
    Other philosophical sub-disciplines
    SUM UP
    • What topics or matters does philosophy
    cover?

    • What is one thing that man is always


    capable of doing?

    • Do you agree that you will always have


    something to be curious about?
    ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING
    • Textbook Reading (Unit I, Chapter 1, Lesson 2: pp. 11-18)
    • Read What is to Philosophize by Alfredo Co, Ph.D.
    • View Week 1 playlist for Introduction to Philosophy class in
    YouTube

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