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• Partial point of view

  • A perspective that looks only at a limited number of aspects of the given problem or situation
  • Focuses on specific aspects of a situation
  • Views the little details of things but forgets, or tends to ignore, the bigger picture
• Plato


  A Greek Philosopher who said that man must philosophize to maintain his sense of wonder
• Rene Descartes


  A French philosopher who traced the need to philosophize to doubt
• Karl Jaspers


  A 20th-century Swiss German philosopher who saw the need to philosophize because of experience
• Practical uses of philosophy in our lives

  • Philosophy requires a person to engage in analysis and interpretation of concepts, definitions, arguments, and problems
  • Problem-solving and decision-making are important aspects in life that can benefit from a knowledge of philosophy
  • A philosopher is also a good communicator who can clearly and adequately present his or her ideas
  • Knowledge of Philosophy can contribute to self-development
• Philosophical reflection


  The process by which a person undergoes a reflective state or evaluates his or her experiences before making any related action
• Reflection


  An important activity that man should consider to be able to see the deeper meaning of life, actions, and decisions
• Wisdom


  One intended product of philosophizing, and this refers to a person's ability to apply the correct knowledge to daily life, particularly in making sound choices and judgments in the practical aspects of life
• Knowledge


  The acquisition of knowledge, information, and theories
• An unexamined life is not worth living; it certainly could not be a virtuous life. Why not? Because without knowing the rationale for why one should act in a way, one does not know whether actions are justified and ought to be repeated.