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Introduction To Philosophy Notes 1
Introduction To Philosophy Notes 1
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PHILOSOPHY
as science, study of being in light of reason and critical thinking
science of sciences
favors rationality
philosophy is the study of humans and the world by thinking and asking
questions.
it works by asking questions about the nature of human thought, the nature of
the universe, and the connections between them.
IMPORTANCE OF PHILOSOPHY:
philosophy is a vision. it is a new way of looking at things. changing one’s perspective
will help in understanding the world and our experience in a different light.
FIRST ORDER INQUIRY - about absolute and concrete matters; stand on their own
HARD SCIENCE
these inquiries are typically labeled “philosophy of ______ [fill in blank with a first-
order field of study].”
since Ancient Greek times, people were engrossed with myths to such an extent
that in order to grant their wishes, they had to offer something for their gods and
goddesses.
there has been a man who investigated the nature of things - "phusis"
cosmology