knowledge, life, morality, virtue, and human nature

- refers to the belief in absolute - truth is consistent and eternal; its meaning is universal and never changing

was a greek mathematician and philosopher who coined the word philosophy

study of correct reasoning

process of constant questioning

- state of objective reality - independent of personal beliefs - can be verified through evidence, observation, or consensus

studies the human existence and nature of God

study that uses the human reason to investigate

- considering the entire system - all aspects

specific observations

academic subject

- personal belief, view, or judgment that reflects an individual - not necessarily verifiable or falsifiable,

studies the fundamental structure and nature of human

- no absolute or universal truths, values, or standards - truth is conditional, subjective, varying and contradictory, so it's capable of changing over time

comes from the greek word “philosophia”

study of tha nature of matter/corporeal entities

reason to observation as a means of understanding the riddles of our world

- focuses on specific elements - considering some, but not all,

- acquired through education - involves the awareness and understanding of facts

study of values in human behaviour

sees philosophy as the science

- goes beyond mere knowledge - solve complex problems - deep understanding of human nature

“true wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we understand about life, ourselves, and the world around us.” - _____

study of what is really real

general statement

study of value in the arts

study of knowledge