The debut of philosophy goes all the way back to the BC era‚ when philosophers like Thales‚ Euclid and Pythagoras were asking questions about the universe‚ figuring out what stuff was made of‚ determining if empty space actually exists‚ and uncovering logic and mathematical theories. No one can state for sure who the first philosophers were‚ since not every theory and philosophical ideas were recorded in writing. When discussing historical philosophy most people divide it into eastern and western
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Philosophy is a study that includes various diverse subfields such as aesthetics‚ epistemology‚ ethics‚ logic‚ and metaphysics. Various philosophical traditions use different methods and include different topics in their study. Some‚ for example‚ include politics‚ physics‚ or religion. The fundamental method of philosophy involves the systematic use of critical reasoning to evaluate arguments in defence of assertions of belief or opinion. The term philosophy comes from the Greek word "Φιλοσοφία"
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Philosophy of Counseling As I reflect on what I have learned over the last five weeks‚ I find my personal philosophy of counseling being based on one main theme that I repeatedly saw in different readings; it is our duty to do what is in the best interest of the child. When I think about my reasons for wanting to pursue this career‚ I naturally feel it is because of my love for children; but more than that‚ I want to help foster the feeling that each and every student can be anything they want
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This unit aims to give a brief overview of the Greek influences on religious philosophy by focusing on the two leading thinkers of the classical period: Plato and Aristotle. These thinkers are vastly different in many respects but have each been hugely influential and have helped to shape western philosophy in the past 2‚500 years. The specific topics covered are: Plato’s analogy of the cave as presented in Book 7 of The Republic. Plato’s concept of Forms and the Form of the Good. Aristotle’s
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non-cognitivism. Finally‚ I will tell you where I stand on the meta-ethics argument of cognitivism and non-cognitivism and why I agree with that theory. First thing I will go over‚ and break down cognitivism and non-cognitvism in meta-ethic philosophy. Cognitivism in philosophy is the meta-ethical theory that moral judgments state facts and are either true or false. Moral judgments are‚ or express states of beliefs. A strong cognitivist theory is one which holds moral judgments apt for evaluation in terms
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My Philosophy of Education The purpose to education is to educate our youth for them to strive and be competitive in the future but also be good citizens. Our schools should teach its students about great leaders and about important issues that occurred in the past. By reading classic books and learning about entrepreneurs and philosophers‚ they would learn about what made these people great and would shape them to be great people. Also‚ they should connect current issues and events in the world
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COUNSELING PHILOSOPHY “…Counseling children is like working with an array of different gems and stones. Some are perfect as they are. Others need a little polish to shine‚ and still others need to be examined for preparation before they are shaped to be the most beautiful and functional…Each is different‚ each is beautiful in its own right and‚ most important‚ each has value.” ASCA President’s statement‚ Janice Gallagher‚ summarizes the foundation of my personal counseling philosophy not only to
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Value of Philosophy Bertrand Russell In Bertrand Russell’s The Value of Philosophy Russell explains the importance of studying philosophy and why it must be done. Russell stresses the fact that philosophical questions are necessary for mankind to be liberated. Russell explains the value of philosophy to our lives. Russell also explains that philosophy like other areas of study is about knowledge; and the problem with that. Russell concludes his essay with explaining to us how philosophy sets us
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current of events rather than creating their destiny through thoughtful‚ independent choices” (Chaffee‚ 2013). In this paper‚ the importance of philosophy is discussed in practical terms. Why is it important? What purpose does it serve and what reasons do people have for pursuing an education in it? How can this affect my life? The major branches of philosophy‚ which are Metaphysics‚ Epistemology‚ Ethics‚ Political & Social‚ Aesthetics and Logic‚ are also discussed along with the contributing questions
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that information was available to more clearly understand areas of weakness in each of our leadership philosophies. Consequently‚ we now have examples of successful leadership traits from those among us‚ and an awareness of opportunities for improvement for ourselves. There are three areas of improvement I have identified for myself‚ and I have bundled them together into a leadership philosophy. 2. There is no sense reinventing the wheel. The
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