PHILOSOPHY

Comes from Greek words:

PHILOS = LOVE
SOPHIA = WISDOM
Uses human reason to investigate the
ultimate causes, reasons, and
principles which govern all things.
 WISDOM
One intended product of
philosophizing, person’s ability
to apply knowledge to daily life
particularly in making sound
choices and judgement.
 KNOWLEDGE

Practical
understanding of a
subject
HOLISTIC THINKING
considers large-
scale patterns in
systems
 PARTIAL THINKING
Specific aspects
of a situation
 REFLECTION
Examining one’s thoughts,
feelings, and actions and
to learn more about one’s
life and experiences.
 PLATO
Sense of wonder
-wonder how to
came about
 RENE DESCARTES
Philosophize to
doubt
-analysis of science
 KARL JASPERS
-experience
-understand
challenging conditions,
gain new knowledge
BRANCES OF PHILOSOPHY
 Logic
the science of evaluating
arguments
Answers the question:
“What is good thinking?”
 Epistemology
the study of knowledge
Deals with issues of knowledge,
truth, reason and faith
What is truth, and how can we
know if a statement is true?
 Metaphysics
the study of the ultimate
nature of reality
Deals with issues of reality, God, freedom and the soul
Does God exist, and if so, can we prove
it?
 Ethics
the study of moral principles,
attempts to establish rational
grounds for good conduct
•What is good/bad?
•What is right/wrong?
 Aesthetics
the study of the nature and
value of works of art and
the aesthetic experience
•What is beauty?
•Does art have any moral obligations or constraints?
 REFLECTION
SHORT STORIES
1. PURL
2. ALONE
3. THE PRESENT
4. CHANGING BATTERIES
 PHILOSOPHY

As an
As an analysis
examination of As a discipline
of framework
knowledge

FRAMEWORK PHILOSOPHY OF
BRANCHES OF
INTERNAL QUESTIONS THE HUMAN
EXTERNAL QUESTIONS PHILOSOPHY PERSON
 FRAMEWORK
A way of thinking about the
world and is composed of
views and beliefs of a
person.
 INTERNAL QUESTIONS
Questions dealing with own
correctness and values
which can be addressed
using own personal
 EXTERNAL QUESTIONS
Seek to question the very
frameworks upon which
people base on their own
belief and views.
 Characterize Philosophy
Child experiencing bitterness
in the separation of his parents
will result to confusion as the
personal framework of a family
is being together.
 Characterize Philosophy
He will seek to clarify and
evaluate the basis of
frameworks to deal with the
world and give meaning to his
experiences.