INTRODUCTION TO

PHILOSOPHY
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Topic Learning Outcomes

• Differentiate the main concerns of the different branches of

Philosophy.
• Elaborate on the basic themes and perennial questions dealt with
in philosophy.
• Articulate what it really means to “love wisdom.”
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 What is philosophy?

• Etymologically, the term “Philosophy” is

derived from two Greek words; namely,
‘philos’ and ‘sophia which means love of
wisdom.

• Philosophy is a search for meaning or a

quest for understanding.

• Philosophy is a study of principles of

conduct.

• Philosophy enhances one's ability to

perceive the relationships among the
various fields of study.
History of philosophy

Approaches in Doing Philosophy

A Timeline showing the Development of Philosophical Inquiry

[Ancient/Pre- [Medieval/Dark [Modern Period] [Post-

Socratics] Ages] Modern/Contemporary
ANTHROPOCENTRIC ]
COSMOCENTRIC THEOCENTRIC
PLURALISTIC
Importance of
Philosophy in life
Philosophy helps develop
one’s ability and charisma
to be more convincing of
himself and of others.
• Sound judgment and
rational/logical thinking.
• Substance and factuality
• Persuasion not blind
Rhetoric
Importance of
Philosophy in life
Philosophy helps one
to distinguish fine
differences between
views and to discover
common ground
between opposing
positions.
Importance of Philosophy in life

1) For personal development; and

1)
For academic disciplines; 2) For professional advancement and
2)
For developing sound methods of research and analysis; and
3)
For those undergraduates who wants to pursue post- graduate
promotion.
studies.

EDUCATION Non-Academic Careers

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