PHILOSOPHY OF

MAN
PHILOSOPHY

• Originated in Greece as the “mother of all disciplines” covering the entire scope of
inquiry about humans and the environment they are living in.
• From the Greek word “Philos” means loving and “Sophia” means knowledge or wisdom
The word philosophy means the “love of wisdom”.
• Philosophy emphasizes our living desire to understand the world that surrounds us and
the world within us
• Phythagoras is the very first philosopher to have coined Philosophy
IMPORTANCE OF PHILOSOPHY

• Philosophical Skill
• Experience and reflection in analyzing events, envisioning future and gaining insights into
reality

• Analytical Skill
• Ability to respond critically and evaluate what is good and bad, what is moral and immoral
regarding human action
IMPORTANCE OF PHILOSOPHY

• Visionary Skill
• Ability to envisioned a future not readily accessible to unthinking people. Developed through
deep reflection based on past and present events

• Insightful Skill
• Develop a clear vision and obtain a sublime insight to a life and future worth striving for. A
constant discernment on human and world events
4 MAJOR BRANCHES OF PHILOSOPHY

• Metaphysics
• Epistemology
• Ethics
• Aesthetics
METAPHYSICS

• The study of every reality, seeking its ultimate cause in absolute sense and the diverse
manner of “being” of things.
• It examines whether what people perceive as reality is truly real or just an illusion
• Study of existence
• It answers the query “What is?”
EPISTEMOLOGY

• the study of the process of attaining knowledge

• It answers the question “How do we know”
• It is concerned with how the human person’s mind is associated with reality and whether
these relationships are valid or invalid.
ETHICS

• It deals with correct judgement

• It answers the question “what should I do?”
• A study of right and wrong in human actions
• Determine moral standards and applying these standards in their daily activities
AESTHETICS

• The study includes what art is and purpose behind it.

• It aims to determine what is beautiful and what makes it a thing of beauty
• It answers the question “What can life be like?”
GROUP ACTIVITY

• What were your initial thoughts when you read the title of this course “Philosophy of Man”
• What question regarding your life are you concerned with at present
• How can you empathize with people who experience difficulties in finding reason why and
how they should live?
• How important is it to have a clear philosophy or outlook in life?
• Which branch of Philosophy do you believe to be practical in your daily conversation?
Why?