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    The review of The Study of Philosophy 1. Introduction “All men are ‘philosophers’‚ by defining the limits and characteristics of the ‘spontaneous philosophy’ which is proper to everyone.” Gramsci said. This kind of philosophy consists of language itself‚ common sense‚ and last one is popular religion. (A.Gramsci‚ 1929-1935 the study of philosophy) It means everyone could be a philosopher in some aspect of our life. For example‚ people could think about an issue in different ways because of the

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    Philosophy Study Guide – Key Names/Concepts Meaning of 6 Characteristics of Philosophy - 1. Fundamental – Types of issues are general‚ E.G. Truth/Morality/Foundations of Knowledge/Existence of God - 2. Critical – Raises questions‚ basic questions o Raises questions that answer with more questions o Socrates in the apology compares himself to a fly buzzing around a lethargic horse - 3. Integrative – Philosophy is not destructive o Constructs theories of politics and Ethics – an array of Ideas

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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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    of the six systems of Indian philosophy “Darshanus”‚ meaning viewpoint or vision from the root (Hewitt). Yoga differs from all other systems because it is not content on the metaphysical knowledge‚ but has devised and presented practical techniques that allow intellectual understanding and can be reinforced by experimental knowing. The fundamental principle of Yoga philosophy is that nothing exists beyond the mind and its consciousness. The objective of this philosophy is to dig up misconceptions

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    INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY Dr. Andrew W. Hay Moral Philosophy and the Greeks: Can you offer a definition of moral philosophy? What is the etymology of ethics? E - - - -. Can you define the sub-sections of moral philosophy: Meta-ethics‚ Normative Ethics‚ Applied Ethics and Descriptive ethics? A case of medical ethics (for example assisted suicide) would be an issue of ------------- ethics. Would you say that good and bad are identical with law? In light of this question consider the

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    Philosophy and Fairy Tales

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    Sophies World-The only thing required to be a philosopher is the faculty of wonder (17) Philosophy is the opposite of fairy tales (334) Possible symbol-rowboat with one oar in the lake‚ and someone needing the rowboat to get home (99) Superstition-negative connotation; faith-positive connotation Influenza-misalignment of the stars; hermetic-hidden‚ inaccessible; Francis Bacon-“knowledge is power”‚ invented English essay with loose format. Printing press let us use knowledge to obtain power.

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    PHL202H5 Plato ’s Philosophy in Apology Plato was known to be one of Socrates ’ students‚ and knew him for over 40 years. Although Plato ’s version of Apology is popularly believed to be (the most accurate) historical recount of what happened in 399 B.C on the day of Socrates ’ trial‚ historians cannot be sure the validity of everything he wrote. It can be argued that it is actually a philosophical work‚ remarking on the teachings of Socrates and his beliefs‚ which he stood by even until his

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    there is a distinct difference between a "Christian philosophy of education" and a "philosophy of Christian education." The former being only one of many applicable and credible forms of education and the latter being the only viable form of education. We‚ as a collective person‚ were made in the image of God. With this premise given‚ God alone would hold the keys to educating the entire person‚ and all other educational systems and philosophies‚ while holding some truth‚ cannot hold all truth. Any

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    Historical Developments Schools Of Thought Key Contributors Principal Issues Eastern Eastern philosophy includes the various philosophies of ancient China and India‚ but can also include Islamic‚ Jewish‚ and Persian philosophies Frederick Streng: ways of defining religion. Mary Daly: religion reflects patriarchy The problem of evil Arguments of god Faith and resounding Saint Anselm

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    SKEPTICISM PHILOSOPHY Skepticism: • It comes from the Greek word skeptikoi which means “seekers” or “inquirers.” • It refers to the critical attitude wherein a man questions different things including the well-known absolute truth or knowledge. • Note that skepticism (philosophical that is) should be contrasted with philosophical dogmatism wherein the latter is the direct opposite of the former. Philosophical dogmatism refers to an attitude wherein a man believes to have absolute

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