divisions of philosophy:

came from greek word meaning wisdom

He proposed that everything that exist is based on a higher order which called logos

He is a mathematician and a scientist

It is the science of beauty and art. It includes the concept of creativity, expression, representation, form, and style.

diogenes of sinope

refers to a perspective that considers large-scale patterns in systems describes as “looking at the big picture”

traced man’s need to doubt. His method of examining is the basis of critical thinking and analysis of the sciences. This method is necessary to determine if these ideas/views are correct and true.

He traced man’s need to philosophize to his SENSE OF WONDER (Curiosity - to ask deep question) This perspective pushes the need of a philosopher to question, examine and learn more.

He primarily remembered today for his formulation of an atomic theory of the universe. He was first to propose that matter is composed of tiny particles called atom.

aristotle

Refers to the careful examination of life situation. This involves the weighing of alternatives and using specific standards to evaluate one’s action.

It is the science of meaning. It studies the natural and artificial language scientifically.

WHO ARE THE PHILOSOPHERS?

deals with development of a virtuous and moral character. It is the science of the morality of human acts as ordained to the end. deals with development of a virtuous and moral character. It is the science of the morality of human acts as ordained to the end.

People who engage in philosophy are called ______. Any man capable of reasoning can be a _______.

It requires a person to be willing to examine one’s thought, feelings and actions and learn more about one’s life and experiences. is vital in ensuring that our actions and decisions are well thought out and are done with due regard for their implications and consequences on others, our surroundings, and ourselves.

a school of philosophy which believes that wisdom and simple living will result in a life free of fear and pain.

famous philosophers:

is the guiding or doing mind

democritus

studies the laws of thought. It is the science of correct reasoning.

He was considered the foremost philosopher of ancient times. He contributed much to the field of ethics.

heraclitus

He believed that philosophy could enable man to live a life of happiness.

pythagoras

speculative division:

He was known as the advocate of living a simple and virtuous life. His teachings and views influenced the development of several schools of Philosophy such as Cynicism and Stoicism

It uses human reason in the investigation of the ultimate causes, reasons, and principles of all things.

fathers of philosophy:

is the seeing or knowing mind

practical division:

is composed of philosophical fields, which study not only to obtain knowledge and wisdom but also to use that knowledge and wisdom for practical purposes.

epicurus

came from greek word meaning love

socrates

focuses on specific aspects of a situation focuses on certain areas or aspects of a problem in order to understand it

why is there a need to philosophize?

He attended the Academy and was a prominent student of Plato. He go against the idea of Plato’s theory of forms and took a different stance in interpreting reality. He formulated a normal process of analyzing reasoning – deductive reasoning the process by which specific statements are analyzed to reach a conclusion or generalization.

It is the science of value. It is the study of the origin, nature, functions, types, and interrelations of values.

The socratic method of eliciting truth by question and answer, especially as used to refute an argument. It is a continuous process of questioning and answering until we arrive at the truth.