Assignment 2

Philo 101
Name: Charlene Arce Course/Year: BSCRIM 2F Date: MWF (4:30-5:30pm)
Essay: Be responsive to the question. Always explain your answer. A yes or no answer gets no credit. Try
to be concise and direct. 5 points each.
1. Can any person be a philosopher? What do you think is the best character a person should have
to be a philosopher?
 Yes, any person can be a philosopher because philosophy is open to anyone who engages in
critical thinking and reflection about existence, knowledge, values, and reasons. To be a
philosopher, one should have a greedy curiosity and a genuine love for wisdom. This is being
open-minded, intellectually humble, and willing to question assumptions and explore different
perspectives. To be a philosopher one should possess a strong analytical skills to solve or study
complex ideas and arguments, as well as the ability to think critically and logically. They should
also have a passion or dedication for seeking truth and understanding the world around them.
2. Explain briefly the term philosophy as “love of wisdom”.
 "Philosophy as the love of wisdom" is derived from the Greek words "philos" (love) and "sophia"
(wisdom). It refers to the pursuit of knowledge and learning for the sake of living a good and
meaningful life, rather than for their own sake.
3. Why only humans can be moral?
 Only humans can be moral for a reasons that morality is a complicated idea that involves the
ability to make moral judgments, understand and follow ethical principles, and show empathy and
kindness towards others. However, animals may show certain behaviors that resemble human
morality, they are still lack the cognitive abilities and moral mechanism necessary for true moral
decision-making. That's why humans can be moral since we have the capacity to reason, reflect
on our actions, and consider the consequences of our behavior.
4. What are the essential elements of human act and why they are important?
 The essential of human acts are the Knowledge, Freedom, and Voluntariness. Having knowledge
allows us to assess the potential outcomes of our actions and consider the moral implications
involved. It helps us understand the difference between right and wrong, and allow us to act in
accordance with ethical principles. It is an essential element of human acts because it
acknowledges our ability to make independent decisions and take responsibility for our own
choices. Freedom is important element due to the fact that itallows us to exercise our moral
agency and act in accordance with our values and beliefs. Voluntariness is important because it
recognizes that individuals have control over their actions and can be held morally responsible for
them.