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REVIEWER IN PHILOSOPHY EASTERN PHILOSOPHY

PHILOSOPHY  Consists of school of thoughts which are


often closely tied with religious belief.
 A science or discipline which uses human  There is a greater emphasis on social
reason to investigate the ultimate causes, relation, and the family and community are
reason and, principle which govern all considered central aspects of life.
things.
 Comes from two Greek word: “Philos” “The goal of Philosophy is to achieve a
(love) and “Sophia” (wisdom). balance life and find one‘s role in society.”
 The ancient Greek used this term to refer to
“love for wisdom” and they soon applied it
to the study or discipline that uses human ANCIENT SIGNIFICANT
reason to investigate the ultimate cause, PHILOSOPHERS CONTRIBUTIONS
reason and principle which govern all  A mathematician and
things. PYTHAGORAS scientist.
(570 BCE-495  Credited with
WESTERN PHOLOSPHY
BCE) formulating the
 Is primarily concerned with uncovering the PYTHAGOREAN
truth trough systematic argumentation and THEOREM.
theory.  He established a
 Greater emphasis on the use of reason community of learners
rather than faith. who were devoted to
 Increase focus on man as an individual. the study of religion
and philosophy.
SOPHISTS  He proposed “LOGOS”
HERACLITUS which means
 Were teachers who traveled throughout
(535 BCE – 475 everything that exist is
Greece and thought people who wished to BCE) based on higher order
learn. or plan.
 They trained their students to win each and  He was credited with
every argument they participated in. the saying “No man
ever steps in the same
PHILOSOPHERS / PHILOSOPHOS
river twice”.
 The people who engage in philosophy.  He devoted himself to
 A term which means “lover of wisdom” DEMOCRITUS study the causes of
 Became pioneers in various field of (460 BCE – 370 natural phenomena
BCE)  He was among the first
knowledge such as history, biology,
medicine, etc. to proposed that
 Believe that teaching and learning should matter is composed of
tiny particles called
be an opportunity to learn the truth of all
“ATOM”.
things in this world, and all real wisdom
 He was aa known
should strive to achieve truth aside from
advocate of living a
knowledge. DIOGNES simple and virtuos life.
PYTHAGORAS OF  He was also known to
SINOPE be vocal critic of well-
 One of the leaders. (412 BCE – 323 known philosophers
BCE) such as Plato and everything that exist is
Aristotle. base on idea that can
 His teaching and views only be perceive in
where later develop by mind.
his followers and  Lasting contribution to
influence the learning was his
development of founding of
philosophy like “ACADEMY”, an
CYNICISM and institution of higher
STOICISM. learning which was the
 He believed that first of its kind in the
philosophy could Western World.
EPICARUS enable man to live a
(341 BCE – 270 life of happiness.  For him, all ideas are
BCE)  His views give rise to based on perception
“EPICUREANISM” a and our reality is
school of philosophy based on what we can
which believe that ARISTOTLE sense and perceive.
wisdom and simple (384 BCE – 322  He is involved in a
living will result in a BCE) great variety of
life free of fear and disciple such as
pain. ecology, psychology,
 Considered the ethics, and politics.
SOCRATES foremost philosophers  He also proposed a
(470 BCE – 399 of ancient time. system for the
BCE)  He was credited with classification of plants
formulating the and animals.
“SOCRATIC METHOD”,  His studies of logic led
means of examining a to the formulation of a
topic by devising a formal process of
series of question that analyzing reasoning
let the learner which gave rise to
examine and analyze deductive reasoning.
his knowledge.
 Student of Socrates,
he wrote down his WHY IS THERE A NEED TO PHILOSOPHIZE?
mentor’s teaching and 1. SENSE OF WONDER (PLATO)
incorporated some of
2. SENSE OF DOUBT (RENE DESCARTES)
PLATO his own ideas into
(427 BCE – 347
3. EXPERIENCE (KARL JASPERS)
them.
BCE) 4. LOVE FOR WISDOM (SOCRATES)
 His teaching and
writings is considered
the foundation of
Western Philosophy. FRAMEWORK
 Significant ideas
 Is defined as a way of thinking about the
include the “THEORY
world and is composed of views and beliefs
OF FORMS” which
of person.
propose that
INTERNAL QUESTIONS
 Questions dealing with our own correctness Philosophy is a REFLECTIVE and
and values. MEDITATIVE ACTIVITY.
It is also a method of mental exercise.
EXTERNAL QUESTIONS
 Seeks to questions the very framework
CHARACTERISTICS OF PHILOSPHY
upon which people base their own beliefs
and views.  As an analysis of framework
 As an examination of knowledge
Philosophy itself is a distinct area of knowledge
 As a discipline
with its own goals, concerns, and ways of doing
things.
AESTHETICS 4 MAJOR QUESTIONS THAT PHILOSOPHERS
 Branch of Philosophy that deals with beauty PONDER UPON
and what makes things “beautiful”.
1. QUESTION OF REALITY
LOGIC  Refers to the state of existence of things
independent of human consciousness.
 Is the branch of Philosophy which deals
 It includes Physical things.
with correct reasoning.
 General categories: “CONCRETE” and
EPISTEMOLOGY “ABSTRACT”.

 Discusses the nature of knowledge and METAPHYSICS


knowing.
 Branch of Philosophy which questions
ETHICS regarding reality.

 Is the branch of Philosophy that deals with ONTOLOGY


moral questions and dilemmas.
 Focuses on classification of existing things.
POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
 Studies government and deals with
2. QUESTION OF CERTAINTY
question of justice, power and the rights
 Refers to perfect knowledge that is free
and obligation of citizens.
from error or doubt.
METAPHYSICS  “TRUTH” and “KNOWLEDGE”..
 Is a branch of Philosophy which deals with RATIONALISM
questions regarding reality and existence.
 Is a theory of knowledge which believe that
PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON knowledge is a priori or base on pure
reasoning.
 Is an area of Philosophy that understands
with human person from a philosophical EMPIRICISM
perspective – integrating and synthesizing
 Is a theory which consider knowledge to be
the different branches of Philosophy and
posteriori knowledge or knowledge that
other fields of study to know the truth
gained from experience.
about the human person.
SKEPTICISM METHODS OR TOOL THAT
 Question the certainty of established PHILOSOPHERS USE TO ANSWER THE
doctrine or truth and believe that the mind QUESTIONS
has limit in perceiving and understanding
Steps that Philosophers employ in their
reality, thus, knowledge is uncertain.
philosophical study:
EPISTEMOLOGY
1. SYSTEMATIC DOUBT
 Branch that deals with the study of nature  Philosophers employ a skeptical attitude in
and extent of knowledge. looking at ideas, event or things. Each
aspect of the topics in question is analyze to
determine its validity or truthfulness.
3. QUESTION OF CAUSALITY 2. ARGUMENT
 It tries to understand the causes of events  Philosophers engage in discussion and
and phenomena. debate on their ideas various perspective
 Related to origin of things and its ultimate on a topic are taken in to consideration and
cause concept related to causality. examined.
3. DIALECTIC
AGENCY - The capacity of man to govern or
 Varied and different ideas and perspective
control his action.
are analyzed and form the information
FREE WILL - The ability to choose among gathered, ideas and views are formulated.
possible actions.
DETERMINISM - Shows that each event is
Methods or Problem-Solving Device
determined or specific set of events or factors.
SOCRATIC METHOD
DESTINY - Which refers to a predetermined
course of event or factor.  It is a method of analyzing a topic by
formulating a series of question, design to
ETIOLOGY – Branch of Philosophy that study
analyze its various aspect and examine and
causality.
to clarify persons view on it.
TELEOLOGY – Branch that study the question of
AXIOMS
purpose.
 This refer to assumption which are taken for
granted in philosophical discussion.
4. QUESTION OF ETHICS  It is a principle that many people accept
 Deals with right and wrong which defined true.
human behavior.
OCCAM’S RAZOR
 Seeks to formulate a set of standards and
norms of “acceptable”, “correct”, and  It is a problem-solving device used in
“good behavior”. analyzing possible explanation regarding
phenomenon.
MORAL PHILOSOPHY-which analyze and
applied concept in various situation, context, FORMAL LOGIC
and culture, and recommend guidelines that
 It is a systematic analysis and validity of
will govern the decision and action of people.
arguments and statement.
 Used symbols and numbers.
 Use of Syllogisms – means logical RELATIVISM – A philosophical concept which
argument. contends that there is no absolute truth.
THOUGHT EXPERIMENT AND ALLEGORY 3. CONSTRUCTIVIST THEORY
 Knowledge is shaped by social forces and
 This imagine scenario to illustrate a certain
influence by culture and history.
problem or describe a theory.
4. CONCENSUS THEORY
 Knowledge as base on agreement, and that
something is true if almost everyone agrees
than it is true
5. PRAGMATIC THEORY
 The view that something is true if we can
PRACTICAL USES OF PHILOSOPHY IN OUR LIVES
put it into practice or useful in life.
 Philosophy requires a person to engage in
VEREFICATIONISM – consider that ideas must be
analysis and interpretation of concept,
verified using the sensed of experience.
definition, arguments, and problems.
 Problem-solving and decision making are  The scientific method, were experiments
important aspect in life which can benefit that designated to test hypothesis or
from knowledge of philosophy. confirm conclusion is an example of
 A philosopher is also good communicator pragmatic approach in determining truth.
who can clearly and adequately present his
or her ideas.
 Wisdom ARGUMENTS often take the form of statement that
 Knowledge in philosophy can contribute to are either claims of facts and are phrase in such a
Self-development. way that they seem reasonable.

DETERMINING TRUTH FALLACIES is what you called to an argument that


based on faulty reasoning.
How do we use philosophy to figure out truth?
The first concept about truth is rooted in
ancient Greek philosophy concept of knowledge as Example of Fallacies:
justified, true belief. This concept states that
something is true because believe to be true. FALLACY CHARACTERISTI EXAMPLE
CS
5 theories on the nature of knowledge/true
“Of course,
1. CORRESPONDENCE THEORY he believes
 States something is true if it corresponds to Attacking the that the
reality or the actual state of affairs. person presenting governmen
AD
the argument t is flawed,
2. COHERENCE THEORY HOMINEM
instead of arguing he is a
 Proposes that something is true if it makes
itself. rebel and a
sense when place a certain situation or
Communist
context. !”
 Based on the perspective, there is a APPEAL TO Using the threat of “if this
possibility that there will be varied “truth” FORCE force or an peace
from different perspective. undesirable event agreement
to advance an will not be
signed by wrong in
the our life.”
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recourse part is true for the district
but to go to whole. have
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Using emotions plain thieves and
APPEAL TO
such as pity or harassment criminals.
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APPEAL TO
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The idea is
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acceptable When looking at opinion, be aware of BIAS or the
APPEAL TO man and
because it has
TRADITION woman. It personal views of the person presenting it. BIAS are
been true for a
has been not necessarily errors in reasoning, but refer to
long time.
for so long tendencies or influences which affects the views of
time.” people. It cannot avoided in any discussion or
“I have a debate.
right to free
Assuming the thing
speech,
BEGGING or idea to be
therefore
THE proven is true; also Most Common Bias:
you cannot
QUESTION known as “circular
stop me BIAS CHARACTERIS EXAMPLE
argument”
from
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talking.
CORRESPOND Tendency to “These
CAUSE-AND- Assuming a “cause- “Ever since
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relationship that
EFFECT his or her the war are
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actions, without all
events. everything
regard for bloodthirsty
has going
external factors murderers.
or influences the issue of
Tendency to “How can I his alleged
CONFIRMATIO look for and accept his corrupt
N BIAS readily accept views that practices.
information there is no “I do not
which fits one’s God? I am a Analyzing an agree with
own belief or Christian!” CULTURAL event or issue this western
views and reject BIAS based on one’s practice of
ideas or views cultural placing aged
that go against it standard. parents in
“Preliminary retirement
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HOW DOES PHILOSPHY DEFINE THE
possibility of
PERSON’S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE
pilot error.”
ENVIRONMENT?
“Magellan
The tendency to assault to
HANDSIGHT see past events Mactan
Like the physical science, philosophy also seeks to
as predictable, Island was a
explore the relationship between humanity and the
or to ascribe a foolhardy environment.
pattern to venture,
historical events. made by an ENVIRONMENTAL PHILOSPOHY or
overconfide ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS
nt, careless  is the discipline in philosophy that studies the
man who moral relationship of human beings with the
underestim environment and its non-human contents.
ated the  All non-human elements of the world, including
valor of the animals and natural resources, have intrinsic
native value and should be preserved.
Filipinos.”  The preservation of the environment will benefit
A person or “As the humans by providing for the needs of present
CONFLICT OF group is daughter of and future generations.
INTEREST connected to the accused,  Humankinds has a responsibility to safeguard
or has a vested I believe I the planet as stewards of creation.
interest in the have the Three major views regarding the relationship between
issue being right to humanity and the environment.
discussed. express my
opinion on 1. ANTHROPOCENTRISM
 Focuses on the significant role of human kind in  These views were greatly influence by the
the world and consider nature as the means by concept of ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE,
which humans are able to meet their needs and which refers to the fair distribution of
survive. environmental benefits, as well as the burden of
meeting environmental
2. BIOCENTRISM 
 Believes that humans are not only significant 
species on the planet, and that all organisms 
have inherent value and should be protected. 
 This view derives that activities of humane 
organization that advocate the ethical treatment 
of animals. In fact, our government has passed 
laws that recognized the right of animals to be  challenges.
treated kindly, such as R.A 8485 or “The
Animal Welfare Act of 1998”.

3. ECOCENTRISM
 Places great value on ecosystem and biological
communities. This view believes that
humankind is part of greater biological system
or communities and we have significant role as
stewards or guardians of nature.

ENVIRONMENTAL AESTHETIC – is one


philosophical view that believes maintaining order in the
environment will bring out the natural beauty of the
surroundings and contribute to the well being of the
people and other organisms living in it.
ENVIRONMENTALISM – This perspective advocates
to address the growing environmental problems.
ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS – this is a moral
approach that analyzes the relationship between humans
and the environment. It also discusses environmental
problems cause by human activities and social issues
that impact the environment.

Environment ethics has resulted in the development of


varies views:

 SOCIAL ECOLOGY applies an ecological and


ethical approach in analyzing society, and sees a
relationship between social problems and
environmental problems.
 Concept such as CLIMATE ETHICS or
CLIMATE JUSTICE arose from the growing
concern with climate change, and consider it a
significant ethical, social, and political issue.
FREEDOM OF HUMAN PERSON
What is FREEDOM?
 The ability to make choices.
 The ability to be what we want and to decide and
create oneself.

Two Concept that will help us fully


understand freedom:

1. FREEDOM ITSELF
 According to Merriam Dictionary it is the
quality or state of being free.
 It is our capacity to choose of what we wanted
and an inner awareness of what is right and
wrong that is trace to our free will according to
Aristotle. It is also intrinsic and essential
property of human person which basically
means, it is part of our human nature.

THREE KINDS OF FREEDOM


1. PHYSICAL FREEDOM
 Refers to the absence of any physical restraints.
The person has the freedom of mobility to go
where he or she wants to go.
 He or she is not impeded in his or her action by
any physical force. Granted that the person has
natural limitations physical freedom allows him
or her to act and move in determined manner.  Believes that man has free will because he or she
You cannot be everywhere at once, but your is able to entertain reasons not to enact a certain
freedom allows you to move one place to decision and act upon them when the need
another and to go whenever you want. arises.
HUMAN AGENCY – refers to the capacity of a person
2. PSYCHOLOGICAL FREEDOM
to act and exert control over his or her behavior.
 It Is also called FREEDOM OF CHOICE.
 The person is free to perform actions that he or FREE WILL – the capacity to choose from alternative
she considered right and wise. course of action or decision.
 A person is free to act and not to act. It is also
innate and cannot be denied to a person. No FREE ACTION – the freedom to perform an action
outside force can compel to take actions against without any obstacle or hindrances.
his or her will.
3. MORAL FREEDOM
 It refers using freedom in a manner that upholds FACLUTIES OF MODEL
human dignity and goodness. Freedom is not an
objective that a person may use in whatever way
 Refers to free will as the use of your mental
faculties.
he or she please.
 A person must use his or her freedom to grow as  It assumes that we have free will due to our
a person. intellect and that each human action is based on
 A person becomes freer when she or he uses RATIONALITY and SOUND JUDGEMENT.
freedom well, but becomes less free when he or HIERARCHICAL MODEL
she uses it in a bad way.
 Human have natural inclination for what is true  Argues that free will is based on human wants
and good, and when a person uses his or her and desire.
freedom to do acts that violates human dignity
REASON-RESPONSIVE REVIEW
and goodness, he or she dehumanized himself or
herself and effectively negates human freedom.  Believes that man has free will because he or she
is able to entertain reasons not to enact a certain
HUMAN AGENCY – refers to the capacity of a person
decision and act upon them when the need
to act and exert control over his or her behavior.
arises.
FREE WILL – the capacity to choose from alternative
courses of action or decision.
FREE ACTION – The freedom to perform an action
TWO ELEMENTS OF FREEDOM
without any obstacle or hindrances. 1. VOLUNTARINESS
 It is the ability of a person to act of his or her
own free will and self-determination.
1 FACULTIES MODEL 2. RESPONSIBILITY
 Refers to free will as the use of your mental  Refers to the person being accountable of his or
faculties. her action and their consequences.
 It assumes that we have free will due to our
intellect and that each human action is based on
RATIONALITY and SOUND JUDGEMENT. PRUDENCE – It is the ability to govern and discipline
oneself with the use of reasoning. It is having cautions
2 HIERARCHICAL MODEL and giving good judgement in making decisions.
 Argues that free will is based on human wants
and desire.
SELF-REFLECTION – allows us to be more rational in
making choices because sometimes human beings tend
3 REASONS-RESPONSIVE VIEW to be slave by their emotions and moods whenever they
act certain things.
2. The awareness of self as being seen by others.
FREEDOM SHOULD EXERCISE WITH CONTROL
AND REASONABLE LIMITS SEEMING

 As human, we enjoy freedom, but we need to  Actions where an individual presents himself or
understand that it is not absolute meaning, we herself in a certain way when dealing with
should exercise our freedom with control and others.
reasonable limits.

TWO FORMS OF SEEMING


FREEDOM SHOULD EXERCISE WITH REGARD
POSITIVE SEEMING
DOR KNOWLEDGE AND TRUTHS

 As a rational being, it is natural for us to think


 The pleasant behavior when showed when are in
a sacred place or in the presence of a very
before we act. We used our freedom to acquire
important person.
knowledge, which in turn are useful in making
right and sound decision essential in dealing NEGATIVE SEEMING
with our life situation.
 Being “plastic”, “sipsip” or when expressing
manipulative behaviors to promote selfish
FREEDOM SHOULD EXERCISE TO UPHOLD interests.
THE FREEDOM OF OTHERS

 Freedom is recognized and guaranteed right for DIALOGUE


all person. Meaning, freedom should be enjoyed
by all. But it is important to remember that  Is what characterizes deeper and more genuine
freedom should be exercise not as a tool to interaction
restrict the freedom of others, but as a means to  Is made possible when the SELF realizes that
enable others to fully enjoy their own freedom. the OTHER is a genuine and unique individual.
 Occurs when two people open up to each other
and give and receive one another in their
encounter.

DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC OF
MEANINGFUL AND GENUINE HUMAN
RELATIONSHIP
INTERSUBJECTIVITY
EMPHATY
What is INTERSUBJECTIVITY?  Ability to share emotion, is an Important aspect
 It is the mutual recognition of each other as of intersubjectivity.
person; a unique relationship between distinct Emphaty = “feeling in”
subject.
Sympathy = “feeling with”

Levels of Self-Other Interactions


1. The simple awareness of the existence of the AVAILABILITY
other.
 Wllingness of a person to be present and be at
the disposal of others.
JOHN LOCKE

 he considered person in the natural state as


ETHICS OF CARE
more cooperative and reasonable.
 Is an ethical theory that emphasize the moral  Social contract is covenant among individuals to
dimension of relationships and interactions. This cooperate and share the burden of upholding the
moral perspective encourages individuals to help welfare of society.
other people, most especially the vulnerable.  The authority established to run society should
reflect the ideals of the people who organized it.
Should this authority fail to uphold its
ALIENATION
obligation, it will be discarded and replace with
 View other people negatively and consider new one.
human action as being influence by selfish
interest.
 A person that adopts negative view. JEAN JACQUES ROUSSEAU
 This arises when a person ceases to view the
 Based on assumption that the people have
other as a distinct and authentic person and
empowered the government to act on their
merely considers the other people as mere object
behalf, and that it is considered to be the best
or a means to satisfy personal interest.
judge of what is most beneficial for society.

JOHN RAWLS


Redefined the social contract and explain that
human beings approach social cooperation in a
rational manner in order to meet their individual
self-interest.
 In this state, humans
THE HUMAN PERSON IN SOCIETY
would naturally seek a
just and fair society in
SOCIETY – organized group of people whose members an effort to look out for their own interest.
interact frequently and have a common territory and
culture.
DAVID GAUTHIER
Also refers to companion or friendly association with
others, an alliance, a community, or a union.  Describe self-interest as a significant factor in
building and maintaining societies.
 People choose to cooperate since it is beneficial
THE SOCIAL CONTRACT THEORY to meet their self-interest.

THOMAS HOBBES COMMON GOOD – refers to the social condition which


enable person and groups to perform their goals and
 person in their natural state is governed by their achieve well-being.
desires and these often lead to conflict with their
fellowmen.
SOCIAL CONTRACT – an agreement where DIFFERENT FORM OS SOCIETY
individuals sacrifice an amount of their freedom and
HUNTING AND GATHERING SOCIETY
submit to a higher authority.
 This is recognized as the earliest and simplest  Establishments of virtual society.
form of society.
 Characterized by its small size and is composed
mainly of families.
 They are nomadic and thus they have no
permanent territory.
PASTORAL SOCIETY

 Characterized by domestication of animals for


food.
 Have a larger population than hunting and
gathering society.
 Produced surplus of food and resources which NORMS – set of traits and behavior that society consider
they trade with other societies. acceptable, and are thus encourage and pass on other
members.
LWS – are more formal and stringent norms that
establish and defined acceptable behavior citizen.

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY FOLWAYS – are less formal norms that arise from
tradition and do not result in punishment when violated.
 Engage on the small-scale cultivation of plants,
fruit and vegetable. SOCIAL SYSTEM – organized or patterned set of
 Semi-nomadic relationship among individuals and group that composed
 Roles and responsibilities are clearly defined societies.
where task assigned according to gender. SOCIAL ROLE – actions and behavior expected from a
AGRARIAN OR AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY certain individual.
SOCIAL INSTITUTION – certain group that performed
 Further evolution of pastoral and horticultural
vital function in society.
societies.
 Involves large scale and long-term cultivation of SOCIAL VALUES – actions or ideals that consider
crops and domestication of animals. important by society such as COOPERATION,
 Characterized by improved technology and OBEDIENCE OF THE LAW, CONCERN FOR
farming methods. OTHERS, AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS.
FEUDAL SOCIETY

 Based on ownership of land.


 Arose out of development in Western Europe
during Medieval times, when rival kingdoms
were engaged in conflict over resources.
INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY

 Is based on specialized machinery in the


production of goods and services.
 The advances of science and technology in the
late 18th century resulted in the Industrial
Revolution.
POST- INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY

 Establishment of societies based on knowledge,


information, and sale of service.

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