Philo11-L2

Cards (42)

  • Reality refers to the state of existence of things independent of human consciousness
  • Philosophers believe in the existence of an "objective and absolute" reality. Which means that everything that exists in reality has a specific nature or character.
  • Man has the ability to sense and perceive reality. Which means that man has rationality.
  • Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy that addresses questions regarding reality
  • Ontology focuses on the classification of existing things. Study of existence.
  • Certainty refers to perfect knowledge that is free from error or doubt
  • Truth is the central concept in the question of certainty
  • Rationalism is a theory on knowledge which believes that knowledge is a priori knowledge or based on pure reasoning without the benefit of any experience
  • Empiricism is based on a posteriori knowledge or knowledge after experience
  • Skepticism believes that all knowledge is uncertain
  • Epistemology addresses the question of knowledge and how we know what we know. Study of knowledge
  • Question of Causality focuses on the causes of events and phenomena
  • Determinism is an important perspective regarding causality and agency
  • Ethics deals with the standards of right and wrong. It also govern reasoning and action
  • Ethics seeks to formulate a set of standards and norms of "acceptable", "correct", and "good" behavior
  • Moral Philosophy applies and analyzes ethical concepts in various situations, contexts, and cultures. It is a guideline that govern the decisions and actions of people
  • systematic doubt employ skeptical attitude and analyze questions to determine its validity or truthfulness.
  • Argument- Philosophers engage in discussion and debate on their ideas
  • dialectic analyze varied ideas and perspectives to form new ideas and information
  • Socratic method analyze a topic by formulating a series of questions. it is just talking with someone or exchanging pov’s. or asking questions and answering questions. Example is a teacher asking questions and students will engage by answering it.
  • Axioms are assumptions taken for granted in philosophical discussions. They provide foundation and direction in philosophy
  • Occam's Razor states that among possible explanations, the one with the least assumptions is the most acceptable
  • Formal logic is a systematic analysis of the validity of arguments and statements. proving the truthfulness of something
  • Allegories are imagined scenarios used to illustrate a certain problem or describe a theory.uses Idiomatic expressions
  • Philosophy requires analysis and interpretation of concepts, definitions, arguments, and problems
  • Problem-solving and decision-making are important aspects that benefit from knowledge of Philosophy
  • Philosophy contributes to self-development and attaining wisdom
  • Knowledge of Philosophy can contribute to self-development
  • reality includes tangible and intangible things including things that we cannot perceive and comprehend.
  • Concrete and abstract reality- general categories. It is tangible and intangible reality.
  • Knowledge - what man is able to know
  • Destiny - fixed outcome
  • Etiology- study of cause
  • Teleology- study of purpose
  • It uses syllogisms or logical arguments presented as series of related statements.

    Formal logic
  • Formal logic uses 

    Syllogism or logical argument
  • Origin - source of something
  • Purpose - reason why a specific thing exist.
  • Ultimate cause - final purpose, final cause, final reason, final destination why we are here on earth.
  • Agency- ability to govern and control our action. Good and bad are based on yourself