Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems concerning matters such as existence‚ knowledge‚ values‚ reason‚ mind‚ and language. Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy concerned with explaining the fundamental nature of being and the world. Epistemology or theory of knowledge is the branch of philosophy concerned with the nature and scope of knowledge. Axiology is the philosophical study of value. It is either the collective term for ethics and aesthetics. And Logic is the study of
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Here we find the Greek creation of philosophy as “the love of wisdom‚” and the birth of metaphysics‚ epistemology‚ and ethics. Socrates‚ Plato‚ and Aristotle were the most influential of the ancient Greek philosophers‚ and they focused their attention more on the role of the human being than on the explanation of the material world. The work of these key philosophers was succeeded by the Stoics and Epicureans who were also concerned with practical aspects of philosophy and the attainment of happiness
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The author will attempt to briefly describe the philosophies of decriminalization‚ legalization and drug treatment. I will conclude with my opinion regarding the good and bad about these said philosophies. Crime Reduction Decriminalization The philosophy behind decriminalization is regulating and reducing the severity of penalties (Dolgon‚ Baker‚ 2011). Decriminalization‚ legalization‚ and drug treatment are all approaches to the nation’s war on drugs and ever growing jail compounds. Decriminalization
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course. The paper also discusses why I selected virtue ethics as my personal philosophy and how I might best apply my personal philosophy to my professional and personal life. Virtue is a trait of character manifested in habitual action‚1 and virtue ethics is what makes the character traits of people (e.g.‚ bravery‚ greediness) virtuous or vicious. About 2500 years ago‚ Aristotle‚ one of the most well known names in philosophy stated that the uniqueness of a virtuous person comes from their arête‚ phronesis
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Philosophy of Professional Nursing Each person may have an individual perspective about nursing. For professional nurses‚ interactions within their careers lead to the development of different philosophies and theories of nursing. As they build experience‚ knowledge may reshape these theories based on different situations they have encountered. The responsibility of a nurse is not limited to simply attending to patients at the bedside. Nurses not only provide comfort care‚ but must educate‚ communicate
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The History of Philosophy A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y and Z (A) Abelard‚ Peter: One of the most heated debates that troubled the church in the Middle Ages was the question of universals. This question goes back as far as Plato’s Forms. It has to do with the relationship between the abstract and general concepts that we have in our minds (what is the relationship between Chair with a capitol “C” and chair with a small “c”?). And from this‚ two radical viewpoints emerged
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Danny Zenn Teaching Philosophy While most of my formal education experience is from a student’s perspective I maintain that I still have much to offer in the teaching world. My interest in teaching started with a wonderful high school and undergraduate experience as well as a general thirst for knowledge; throughout my life I’ve been interested in the world around me and inciting that desire in others is very rewarding to me. I also hold firm that the knowledge and acquisition of a foreign
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Philosophies of Educations ED348 Foundations of Education I feel that having an education is a persons‚ own experience for all students who goes into classroom. In order for children to benefit from what schools offer‚ I feel that teachers must fully understand the importance of their job. I believe that teachers must consider teaching to be a lifestyle‚ not a forty-hour-a-week job‚ because a teacher ’s goals for their students includes much more than the relay
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first of all philosophy is everybody’s business; every time we reason‚ we use philosophy. WHY DO WE NEED TO STUDY PHILOSOPHY? a. It helps us clarify issues‚ discriminate among options and make better decisions. Philosophy helps us to choose the better choice or options. b. Philosophy has a practical side. Philosophy is something that we can do. It helps us to be critical and with the help of philosophy‚ we protect ourselves from destructive ideas. c. Philosophy can be a pleasurable
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A Chinese proverb states‚ “Tell me and I’ll forget; Show me and I may remember‚ but involve me and I’ll understand.” I believe this holds true to teaching children. My philosophy of education is having a student centered curriculum. We can’t expect to lecture a child‚ nor demonstrate a project and expect them to absorb the information. Every child learns in their own different way and it’s the teacher’s responsibility to encompass all learning styles. Having a student-centered curriculum which incorporates
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