Chapter 2 Notes for Philosophy 101
Philosophy Class Session 2
08/29/11
Chapter 1 and We Think Catholic Prof article
page 1-39
page 7 Quotes
“The beginning of wisdom is to desire it” ~ Solomon Ibn Gabirol
“He who knows he is a fool is not a great fool” ~ Confucius
Wisdom vs Knowledge, the smartest guy in the room might not be the wisest, but the wisest man is often just ordinary in everything else.
Compare? Wisdom to knowledge as a librarian is to a library.
I. Pursuit of Wisdom A. “Get in the game” - more to life than the big things B. Ask Questions - Question life, what does it mean to be a human being
II. Philosophy begins with Wonder A. In this, nothing is exempt B. What are some of the questions to be asked?
III. Dynamic Process A. Point & Counter-Point
IV. Ultimate Aim A. “Freedom” 1. When you are willing to turn the spotlight in-ward and realize certain truths as true. B. This is what makes us human 1. Sometimes bad people/animals don't have the moral ethics to understand right/wrong. 2. Human beings have the capacity to think and reason our lives.
V. Qualities of a Critical Thinker A. Open-minded – open to other views, not immediately dismissive of other ideas B. Knowledgeable – have concrete &credible sources! Know what you are talking about! C. Mentally active - D. Curious - E. Independent Thinkers – Step out of the box, not a passive player F. Skilled discussants - G. Insightful - H. Self-aware – Understand yourself before attempting to relate to other views/things/people I. Creative - J. Passionate – Your inner drive, without passion, critical thinking does not become important VI. Evaluating Arguments (All pitbulls are black, I own a pitbull) (All humans die, We are all human) A. Invalid (My cat is black) 1. Conclusion does not follow from the reasons B. Valid (My pit bull is black) 1. Conclusions do follow from reasons C. Unsound (God loves humans, we are human, God loves us) 1.
08/29/11
Chapter 1 and We Think Catholic Prof article
page 1-39
page 7 Quotes
“The beginning of wisdom is to desire it” ~ Solomon Ibn Gabirol
“He who knows he is a fool is not a great fool” ~ Confucius
Wisdom vs Knowledge, the smartest guy in the room might not be the wisest, but the wisest man is often just ordinary in everything else.
Compare? Wisdom to knowledge as a librarian is to a library.
I. Pursuit of Wisdom A. “Get in the game” - more to life than the big things B. Ask Questions - Question life, what does it mean to be a human being
II. Philosophy begins with Wonder A. In this, nothing is exempt B. What are some of the questions to be asked?
III. Dynamic Process A. Point & Counter-Point
IV. Ultimate Aim A. “Freedom” 1. When you are willing to turn the spotlight in-ward and realize certain truths as true. B. This is what makes us human 1. Sometimes bad people/animals don't have the moral ethics to understand right/wrong. 2. Human beings have the capacity to think and reason our lives.
V. Qualities of a Critical Thinker A. Open-minded – open to other views, not immediately dismissive of other ideas B. Knowledgeable – have concrete &credible sources! Know what you are talking about! C. Mentally active - D. Curious - E. Independent Thinkers – Step out of the box, not a passive player F. Skilled discussants - G. Insightful - H. Self-aware – Understand yourself before attempting to relate to other views/things/people I. Creative - J. Passionate – Your inner drive, without passion, critical thinking does not become important VI. Evaluating Arguments (All pitbulls are black, I own a pitbull) (All humans die, We are all human) A. Invalid (My cat is black) 1. Conclusion does not follow from the reasons B. Valid (My pit bull is black) 1. Conclusions do follow from reasons C. Unsound (God loves humans, we are human, God loves us) 1.