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Philos

Love

Sophia

Wisdom

Philosophy

Applied to science discipline which uses reason to investigate ultimate causes and reasons

Pythagoras

Invented the word "Philosophy"

3 Classes of People

Lovers of Gain


Lovers of Honor


Lovers of Knowledge/Wisdom

Lovers of Gain

Merchants who sell things in the Olympics

Lovers of Honor

Person who competes in the Olympics

Lovers of Knowledge/Wisdom

Best kind, person who seeks to arrive at the truth

2000 BC

When did Philosophy start in Asia

6th Century BC

When did Philosophy start in Greece (west)

Humanity

by nature is inquisitive, the ability to ask question is inherent, and the growth of Philosophy is made possible by our unceasing investigations and discussions.

asking

the act of ___ is the person's way of making sense of all the things around them that they cannot understand

schools ofthought

(a set of ideas or opinions that a GROUP of people share abouta matter, Cambridge Dictionary)

Belief Systems

(a set of principles ortenets which TOGETHER FORM the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moralcode, Oxford Languages)

Western Philosophy

1. uncovering the truththrough SYSTEMATIC argumentation and theory.


2. REASON RATHER THAN FAITH


3. more focused on man as an INDIVIDUAL

Love for Learning

Most notable characteristic of ancient Greek Civilization, especially Athens

Sophists

1. Travelling teachers who taught people who wanted to learn


2. Excellent public speakers


3. Trained students to win

Philosophos

Teaching and learningshould be an opportunity to learn the truth of ALL THINGS in this world, and all real wisdom should strive to achieve truth ASIDE FROM KNOWLEDGE; anti-sophists, "Lovers of Wisdom"

Pythagoras

1. Mathematician and Scientist


2. A2 + B2 = C2


3. established community of learners devoted to studying religion and philosophy


4. Coined the term "Philosophy"

Heraclitus

1. everything's existence is based on a higher order or plan (LOGOS)


2. CHANGE is permanent aspect of human condition


3. “No man ever steps on the same rivertwice.”

Democritus

1. devoted himself to studying the causes of NATURAL PHENOMENA


2. "atomos" = atoms

Diogenes of Sinope

1. Advocate of SIMPLE and VIRTUOUS life


2. Critic of Plato & Aristotle


3. influenced CYNICISM & STOICISM


4. One should also show virtue rather than only talking about it (took simplicity too far)

Epicureanism

a school of philosophywhich believes that WISDOM & SIMPLE living will result toa life free from FEAR & PAIN

Socrates

1. top g of ancient philosophy


2. contributed mostly in ethics


3. critic but not "wise"


4. "midwife" to help others achieve wisdom


5. Philosophy helps men live life of virtue



Socratic Method

ameans of examining a topic by devising a SERIES of questions that let thelearner examine and analyze his knowledge and views regarding the topic.

Plato

1. Student of Socrates, incorporated his own ideas


2. FOUNDATION OF WEST. PHILOSOPHY


3. Theory of Forms


4. Dialectic


5. Invented Academy

Theory of Forms

everything that exists is based on anidea or template that can only be perceived in the MIND ;these nonphysical ideas are eternal and unchanging.

Dialectic

a method of inquiry where TWO opposing ideas are discussed in an attempt to arriveat new knowledge.

Academy

institution of higherlearning which was the first of its kind in the West.

Lyceum

a school that studies nature

Deductive Reasoning

the process by which specificstatements are analyzed to reach a conclusion orgeneralization.

Aristotle

1. PhD in Plato's academy but rejected theory of forms


2. ideas and views arebased on PERCEPTION and our reality is based onwhat we can sense and perceive.


3. Influenced physical sciences


4. classified animals, deductive reasoning, lyceum


5. Deductive reasoning

Archimedes

1. renowned for practical aspects of his philosophy


2. foundation of Modern Calculus


3. Use of Math to understand natural phenomena


4. Inventions: Archimedes screw, a devise for raising water, and amethod for determining volume using displacement.

framework

is a WAY OF THINKING about the world composed of the views and beliefs of a person.

internal questions

Questions dealing with our OWN correctness and values are considered ______ which can be addressed using our own personal framework.

External Framework

it seeks to question the very FRAMEWORK upon which we based our own beliefs and views.

Philosophy as a Discipline

Philosophy itself is a distinct AREA OF KNOWLEDGE with its own goals, concerns, and ways of doing things. Divided into several branches, it deals with a particular aspect of life or phenomena.

Aesthetics

that studies beauty and what makes things “beautiful.

Logic

that deals with correct reasoning.

Epistemology

deals with the nature of knowledge and knowing

Political Philosophy

deals with government and questions of justice, power, and the rights and obligations of citizens;

Ethics

deals with moral questions and dilemmas;

Metaphysics

deals with questions regarding reality and existence; and

Philosophy of Human Person

studies the nature of man