Doing

Philosophy
 Lesson Objectives

1.Define philosophy
2.Discuss the importance of philosophy as a means for
understanding life
3.Differentiate between a holistic perspective from a
partial point of view;
4.Make a reflection as an important aspect of philosophy.
 What’s in it?

01 02 03
Definition of Branches of Holistic Point of
Philosophy Philosophy View from Partial
Point of View
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Philosophy
Let’s Begin!!
What questions about your
life are you struggling to
find an answers to?
 What is
philosophy?
 Etymological Definition

 Philosophy comes from the

two Greek Words: philos
(love) and sophia( wisdom)

“love of wisdom”
 Technical Definition

Philosophy is defined as “the science of

beings in their ultimate reasons, causes,
and principles acquired by the aid of
human reason alone (Bittle, 1984).”
 Philosophy as a science

Philosophy is a science of beings.

Philosophy searches for the ultimate reasons,

causes and principles of beings.

Philosophy uses the power or natural

light of reason.
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Branches of
Philosophy
1. Logic ( Questions Related to
Reasoning)
2. Ethics ( Questions related to
Morality)
3. Aesthetics ( Questions related to
Beauty and Taste)
4. Epistemology (Questions related to
Truth and knowledge)
5. Metaphysics ( Questions related to
Being and Existence)
Why the study
of Philosophy is
important?
According to Zunjic (2011) studying or doing philosophy could be
beneficial in many regards such as:
1. Philosophy enlarges our understanding of the world. It
expands our intellectual horizons and freedom of thought.
2. Philosophy raises public awareness and helps in forming
engaged and responsible citizens.
3. Philosophy can increase our sensitivity for universalistic moral
values and stimulate our readiness to stand up for the
principles of justice and to stand up for the principles of
justice and fairness.
4. Philosophy can give one self-knowledge, foresight, and a sense
of direction in life.
Why is there a
need to
philosophize?
 Men have the tendency to wonder
( Plato)

 Men also have the tendency to doubt

( Rene de Cartes).

 Men do philosophize because of his/her

experience ( Karl Jaspers).

 Men’s love for wisdom (Socrates).

 Let’s do this!

 Write a short essay of the

philosophy of your life as a
student.
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Holistic Point of View and
Partial Point of View