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UNIT 1 - LESSON 1 - Philo

This document provides an introduction to philosophy. It defines philosophy as the love of wisdom and discusses how it uses human reason to investigate causes and principles. The document outlines the importance of philosophy in understanding life and differentiates between holistic and partial thinking. It also discusses how philosophy can be applied in daily life through critical thinking and problem solving.

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UNIT 1 - LESSON 1 - Philo

This document provides an introduction to philosophy. It defines philosophy as the love of wisdom and discusses how it uses human reason to investigate causes and principles. The document outlines the importance of philosophy in understanding life and differentiates between holistic and partial thinking. It also discusses how philosophy can be applied in daily life through critical thinking and problem solving.

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Unit One: Doing Philosophy

Lesson 1:
Philosophy in General
Introduction to the Philosophy of
the Human Person 1
This module is all about your everyday life encounters,
how you see things in a general point of view. You may
wonder about many things that lead you to ask a lot of
questions. By nature, human beings are inquisitive. You
asked questions to try and make sense of your world and
experiences. As you grow older, your questions are
influenced by your experiences and circumstances. In this
module, you will be able to answer questions that may be
bothering you.
At the end of this lesson, the learners will be able to:

1. define Philosophy;

2. discuss the importance of Philosophy as a means for


understanding life;

3. differentiate between holistic thinking from partial


thinking;

4. make reflection as an important aspect of philosophy;


and

5. appreciate the value of practicing philosophy in their daily


lives
Activity 1: Think and List!

Think of 3 simple, serious, and deep questions that you ever


asked yourself. Were you able to give answers to those queries?
Example: Why is there a night and a day? Why can’t we see the
air? Why is it that we cannot hold the water for so long?
Philosophy is not more knowledge you get, but
more understanding.
The “WHAT” of Philosophy
Etymological meaning

Philosophy comes from the two Greek words: philos (love) and sophia
(wisdom) which were used by ancient Greeks to refer to “love of
wisdom” and soon applied it to the study or discipline that uses human
reason to investigate the ultimate, causes, reasons, and principles which
govern all things.

To better understand Philosophy, let us break down the


statement into the following:

1) Philosophy is a science. - Science is about acquiring a certain kind


of knowledge. Philosophy is a science because the questioning is
given more importance than the answers to the questions, since
answers can become questions themselves.
2) Philosophy is a science of beings. - As a science of
beings, it covers all the things that can be reached by the
human mind. This includes man, the world, God,
everything that is, or becomes, or is known.

3) Philosophy searches for the ultimate reasons, causes and


principles of beings. - This means that philosophy studies
the ultimate “whys and wherefores” of beings. To
illustrate: Philosophy does not investigate plant life, but
rather, it seeks an answer to the question: “What does it
mean to be a living thing as opposed to a non-living thing?”

4) Philosophy uses the power or natural light of reason. - The study of


philosophy help us acquired by the aid of human reason alone. Meaning,
philosophy doesn’t base its knowledge on authority, but solely on the
reasoning power of the human mind. Hence, divine revelation is formally
excluded as a source of information although it can and should assist the
mind of man by pointing out the proper direction for the philosophic
solution of a problem along purely natural line.
What are the divisions of Philosophy?

Philosophy is classified into practical and speculative. Man’s


philosophical questions tend to fall into any of the following
fields:

1. Practical Divisions of Philosophy - is composed of philosophical


fields, which study not only to obtain knowledge and wisdom but
also to use that knowledge and wisdom for practical purposes. It
includes logic, ethics, axiology, aesthetics, and semantics.

2. Speculative Division of Philosophy - is made up of


philosophical fields whose main concern is the acquisition of
knowledge without any thought of applying it for any practical
use. It includes epistemology, theodicy, cosmology, philosophical
psychology, and metaphysics.
Why the study of Philosophy is important?

According to Zunjic (2011) studying or doing philosophy could be


beneficial in many regards such as:

1. Philosophy enlarges our understanding of the world. It


expands our intellectual horizons and freedom of thought.

2. Philosophy raises public awareness and helps in forming


engaged and responsible citizens.

3. Philosophy can increase our sensitivity for universalistic moral


values and stimulate our readiness to stand up for the
principles of justice and fairness.

4. Philosophy can give one self- knowledge, foresight, and a


sense of direction in life.
The Starting Point of Philosophizing
Why is there a need to philosophize?

1. Men have the tendency to wonder (Plato). For example: we asked


questions about our existence

2. Men also have the tendency to doubt ( Rene Descartes). For


example: Men have to test and verify information before accepting
it.

3. Men do philosophize because of his/her experience ( Karl Jaspers).


Our daily experience challenged our ideas and way of thinking. For
example: Giving money to a beggar, and found out that he uses it
for gambling.

4. Men’s love for wisdom (Socrates). Men’s desire for truth or


seeking of knowledge is not to claim ownership of it but to get the
bottom of things.
Practical Uses of Philosophy in Our Lives:

1. Philosophy enables a person to engage in critical analysis and


interpretation of concepts, definitions, arguments, and
problems.

2. Philosophy also improves problem-solving and decision


making.

3. A philosopher is a good communicator who can clearly and


adequately present his or her ideas.

4. Wisdom is one intended product of philosophizing that refers


to a person’s ability to apply knowledge to daily life
particularly in making sound choices and judgment.

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