DOING PHILOSOPHY

Prepared by:
Ms. Elaine J. Riñon
What’s the difference between
knowledge and wisdom?
 Analyze the examples below.
Knowledge is knowing that tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit
salad.
Philosophy is asking if ketchup is a fruit
shake.
What’s the difference between
knowledge and wisdom?
 Knowledge vs. wisdom may be thought of
as two sides of the same coin, but they are
distinctly different things. Knowledge can
simply be thought of as possessing
“information,” while wisdom can be
thought of possessing “experience”.
Relate the statements to your present condition
as SHS Learners preparing for college.

“The unexamined life is

not worth living” and “He
who has a why to live for
can bear with almost any
how”.
 PHILOSOPHY
AS A CONCEPT
 Philosophy is a system of
beliefs about reality. It is
one’s integrated view of
the world. It includes an
understanding of the
nature of existence, man,
and his role in the world.
It is a necessary product
of man’s rational mind.
AS A PROCESS
 Philosophy is employed as
a method of inquiry. It is
an engagement in the
search for the meaning of
life, its value and
relevance. It is a process
for finding significance in
existence.
“Riding a bicycle is not about knowing
its parts but it is in riding the bicycle
itself.”
Different views of philosophers about
the nature and meaning of philosophy
 Ancient Greeks: to have a good life
 Medieval: to defend God
 Modern: to reason/rationalize
 Post-Modern: to find meaning
Why do we need to respect
the view of other people?
In what sense is philosophy
related to human life?
 Philosophy will not teach
you (learners) how to earn a
living, but how to make life
worth living.
LIFE PHILOSOPHIES
 Life is about solving problems, and every obstacle is the way forward.
 You are the author of your own life.
 Make improvements, not excuses.
 Self-care comes first. If you’re not healthy, it’s tough to be happy.
 Life is short. Do what brings out the best in you.
 Question your assumptions at all times.
 Effort matters more than skill or talent.
 It pays to create your own certainty.
 Commitment, resilience and perseverance will take you far.
TASK
CREATE YOUR OWN
PHILOSOPHY IN LIFE .