Q1 | Philosophy

• What are the origins of the word philosophy?

  The word philosophy comes from the ancient Greek words philo-, meaning to love or to befriend, and -sophia, meaning wisdom.
• How can philosophy be construed based on its etymology?

  Philosophy can be construed as the love of wisdom or the wisdom of love.
• What does philosophy study?

  Philosophy studies the general and fundamental nature of reality, existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language.
• What is the concept of holism in philosophy?


  • Holism is the approach of studying philosophy in a disciplinary manner.
  • It encompasses all branches of life, including work, school, science, and mathematics.
• How does philosophy help us understand our everyday choices?

  Philosophy provides a framework for critical thinking and decision-making in everyday life.
• What is one way to study philosophy according to the material?

  One way to study philosophy is through a scientific approach, which is systematic and ordered.
• What does the natural light of reason refer to in philosophy?


  The natural light of reason refers to using one's capacity to think or observe the world and people.
• How does philosophy differ from other sciences?

  Philosophy studies all things, while other sciences focus on particular objects of inquiry.
• What are the essential principles examined by philosophy?

  • Philosophy examines the original grounds or essential principles of things.
  • It studies the First Cause or the Highest Principle since everything has an origin.
• What is the Principle of Identity in philosophy?


  The Principle of Identity states that a thing, idea, or person always has a name, a concept, and a characteristic for that thing to exist.
• What does the Principle of Non-contradiction assert?


  The Principle of Non-contradiction asserts that a thing cannot be and not be at the same time.
• What is the implication of the Principle of Sufficient Reason?


  The Principle of Sufficient Reason implies that nothing happens without a sufficient reason for its being and existence.