2 IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT PHILOSOPHIZING

1. Philosophy is a reflective and meditative

activity.
2. Philosophy is a method of mental exercise.
HOLISTIC THINKING
 Refers to a perspective that considers large-scale patterns in system. Often
described as looking at the “big picture” when describing and analyzing a
situation or problem.
PARTIAL THINKING
 focuses on specific aspect of situation
Doing a Philosophy is looking at reality from a holistic perspective and not
from a partial point of view.
REFLECTION
 Reflection is a process of exploring and examining
ourselves, our perspectives, attributes, experiences
and actions / interactions. It helps us gain insight
and see how to move forward.

 Reflection is a type of thinking aimed at achieving

better understanding and
leading to new learning
What is your idea regarding what it
means to engage in reflection?
 Why reflection is important.
Has reflection ever helped you avoid making a bad
decision?

why do we need to engage in reflection?

 reflections helps us understand ourselves and our
actions better and learning from experience.
 when we reflect, we can judge whether our actions
or decisions are reasonable or not and it enables a
person to gain insights that will help in effective
decision making.
Doing philosophy as a lifetime process
• We need to stop and reflect to realize who we
are, where we are, and where we are
heading to.

• By doing philosophy, the meaning of human

existence begins to unfold

Life is not only about the what and how of our daily
experiences. It is more profoundly about the why of
life.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
WHAT ARE THE PRACTICAL USES OF PHILOSOPHY IN
OUR LIVES?
1. Philosophy enables a person to engage in critical
analysis and interpretation of concepts, definitions,
arguments, and problems.
Trains us to be critical of our own ideas as well as of others.
Critical thinking skills help us avoid being tricked by false
claims or manipulative schemes.
2. Philosophy improves problem-solving and decision
making
 the ability to analyze a problem, identify its
significant aspects, and come up with alternative
solutions is an important skill learned through
philosophy.
3. A philosopher is a good communicator who can
clearly and adequately present his or her ideas.
 communication skills are also enhanced by the
study of philosophy because it trains us to be very
clear and precise about our thoughts and sentiments
in order to express exactly what we want to say.
4. WISDOM
Intended product of philosophizing
 this refers to a person’s ability to apply knowledge
to daily life particularly in making sound choices and
judgement.
5. Knowledge of Philosophy can contribute to self-
development
 anyone can be a better person if he/she has the
capacity for inquiry, critical thinking, and reflection.
 philosophy encourages a person to know one self,
his strength and weaknesses, establish an identity and
determine his or her purpose in life.