SEMINAR 2

1. Definition of worldview, types & components

of worldview.
Does everyone have a worldview? Why/why
not? How do people acquire a worldview?

2. Characteristics of philosophical worldview.

Philosophical sciences.
Your own suggestions about the answers on
philosophical questions.
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1. Buddhist parable (tell & explain)
2. Chinese philosophy: names, main terms
(Yang-Ying, Tao, Heaven, 5 elements…).
3. (REPORT)
Confucius: Life & Teachings
4. (REPORT)
Lao Tzu: Life & Teachings
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1. Plato “Symposium”: the plot of the dialogue, 6 definitions
of love (different opinions on god Eros); stages of love
2. Plato: “Phaedrus”: 2 different opinions about the essence
of love; the structure of human soul (chariot with 2 horses
and a charioteer)
3. Ancient Epicureanism : the purpose in life and the means
to achieve it
4. Philosophy of ancient Cynics: the purpose in life and the
means to achieve it

5. Philosophy of Stoics: ancient Greek and Roman Stoicism,

the purpose in life and the means to achieve it
5 ELEMENTS
 5 ELEMENTS

FIRE

WOOD EARTH

METAL

WATER
 SEASONS

FIRE

WOOD EARTH

METAL

WATER
 SEASONS

SUMMER FIRE

WOOD EARTH AUTUMN

SPRING
METAL

WATER WINTER
 CARDINAL DIRECTIONS
SUMMER FIRE

WOOD EARTH AUTUMN

SPRING
METAL

WATER WINTER
 CARDINAL DIRECTIONS
SUMMER FIRE
SOUTH

WOOD WEST EARTH AUTUMN

SPRING
EAST METAL
NORTH
WINTER
WATER
5 VIRTUES
 5 VIRTUES

RIGHTEOUSNESS DUTY
JUSTICE

PROPRIETY WISDOM
RITUAL
TRUSTWORTHINESS

BENEVOLENCE HUMANENESS