Philosophy as Metaphysics ABSTRACT: Philosophy works with special types of objects: the totalities. The basic characteristics of this type of object are their metaphysical‚ transcendental‚ and total character. The character of these objects determines the specificity of language and the methods of philosophy. The language of philosophy represents symbolic language; speculation is the basic method of philosophy. On the one hand‚ objects of this type emphasis homo sapien as essences capable of
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conference Rethinking Liberal Education‚ Amsterdam University College‚ June 15‚ 2013. Abstract In this paper I review the problematic relationship between science and philosophy; in particular‚ I will address the question of whether science needs philosophy‚ and I will offer some positive (if incomplete) perspectives that should be helpful in developing a synergetic relationship between the two. I will review three lines of reasoning often employed in arguing that philosophy is useless for science: a)
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Sheet of Philosophy PI121 Walter J. Ong Peter Ramus (15151572) Anthony Giddesn → Idea of Timespace Compression Philosopher Origin 1. Wilhelm Von Humboldt (GER): describes the development of liberalism and the role of liberty in individual development and in the pursuit of excellence. Humboldt insisted on a minimal state dedicated strictly to the preservation of security. 2. Robert K. Merton: developed notable concepts such as unintended consequences‚ reference group and role strain. A central element of modern sociological
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My educational philosophy is developed from my own studies‚ my experiences in the classroom‚ as well as teachers who taught me that stand out in my memory. All the teachers who have influenced my life in one way or another possess similar traits. Regardless of the subject‚ they delivered it in a form that quickly caught my attention. They made even the most complex topics seem extremely easy as they lead me through them. Knowledge was almost always concrete‚ as they made it relevant to our lives
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educator’s goal should be to help those two children gain access to resources that will help them grow in their strengths. They should also look to areas of weakness and find resources to help strengthen those weaknesses as soon as possible to avoid education gaps and prevent future
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The Importance of Philosophy or “Why Should I Take Philosophy?” Dave Yount‚ Ph.D. Once someone who does not know me well comes to find out that I am a philosopher‚ the next question that he or she inevitably asks is‚ “What can you do with philosophy besides teach?” My answer is and has been‚ “You can think‚ and hopefully better.” Part of philosophy is critical thinking‚ which is the ability to question your (or anyone else’s) assumptions‚ discover and hopefully articulate good reasons for your position
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Running head: PERSONAL EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT Personal Education Philosophy Statement Benny L. Calloway University of Phoenix Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction CUR558 Dr. Steve Deutsch October 15‚ 2008 Personal Education Philosophy Statement Today’s diverse philosophical world is a microcosm of today’s diverse-student population. These means that our beliefs‚ our philosophies‚ even our values may affect many aspects of our lives. Those aspects of our lives may
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an overview of my philosophy of nursing. I used online and literature documentations and I began the paper by defining nursing according to International Council of Nursing. The website for more information: http://www.icn.ch/about-icn/icn-definition-of-nursing/. I used Nightingale’s thoughts to describe four metaparadigms of nursing which are person‚ environment‚ health and nursing‚ and described how nursing integrates these concepts according to the literature Nursing Theories: The base for professional
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Philosophy of Leadership EDU 530 Educational Administration and Leadership Dr Jessica Guire Winter 2011 Literature Review The purpose of this research is to examine the Philosophy of Leadership. I will be discussing different terms that relate to philosophy of leadership‚ theories and definitions. I will be discussing transactional leadership how it relates to philosophy‚ situational leadership‚ and generative leadership. Leboeuf (1999) he defined philosophy as the
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Branches of Philosophy 1. Logic Logic is the science and art of correct thinking. It attempts to codify the rules of rational thought. Logicians explore the structure of arguments that preserve truth or allow the optimal extraction of knowledge from evidence. Logic is one of the primary tools philosophers use in their inquiries; the precision of logic helps them to cope with the subtlety of philosophical problems and the often misleading nature of conversational language. 2. Ethics Ethics is
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