PHILOSOPHY

• came from the two Greek words: Philo which means love and Sophia which means wisdom. 
• Etymologically speaking, Philosophy means “love of wisdom”. 

  — refers to science that studies beings in their ultimate
• METAPHYSICS 

  —-study of things that cannot be experienced such as the concept of god and freedom.
• EPISTEMOLOGY

  —–study of the nature and scope of knowledge and justified belief.

  —considered a major subfield of philosophy

  —theory of knowledge
• LOGIC

   —study of the principles and criteria of a valid argument. 

  —uses reason to determine if a conclusion is true or untrue
• ETHICS

   —study of how human persons ought to act, and the search for a definition of right conduct and good life. 

  —defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior. 

  —Behaviour of individuals in society. 
• HOLISTIC PERSPECTIVE

  — looks at all aspects of a given problem or situation.

  — view that considers large scale pattern in a system.

  —a general overview of the problem or situation. 
• PARTIAL POINT OF VIEW

  —focuses on the specific aspects of the problem.

  —looks only at a limited number of aspects in a given problem.

  —conclusions are made based on considering some, but not all sides of the problem or situation.
• EDUCATIONALLY AND INTELLECTUALLY 

  It enlarges our understanding of the world. It expands our intellectual horizons and freedom of thought. 
• SOCIALLY AND POLITICALLY

  By discussing social and political issues, it raises public awareness and helps in forming engaged and responsible citizens 
• MORALLY AND PRACTICALLY 

  Philosophy can increase our sensitivity for universalistic moral values and stimulate our readiness to stand up for the principles of justice and fairness.
• PSYCHOLOGICALLY AND PERSONALLY 

  philosophy can give one self-knowledge, foresight and a sense of direction in life.
• When you are curious about something which may be unknown, you wonder why. As you start wondering, you start philosophizing. And Philosophizing means thinking and expressing oneself in a philosophical manner. It is a process of determining the truth.
• Truth means being in accord with fact or reality or fidelity to an original. It is undisputed, constant, factual and absolute

     - The main concern is not so much on the truth but the way or process of distinguishing claims that are true from those that are false.