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Nature of Philosophy
Nature of Philosophy
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The Nature of
Philosophy
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OBJECTIVES: Intro
I. Philosophy is Ideas,
views, principles,
perspectives, and
beliefs
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II. PILOSOPO
WHO IS A WISE
PERSON?
1. Wise person is one who is aware of (or who knows)
what he/she knows and what he/she does not know. A
wise person is aware of his/her own ignorance
2. Wise person holds beliefs that are not only true but
which he/she can also justify
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3. Wise person knows a lot about things that are valuable
in life.
4. Wise person can put his/her knowledge to practical use
(apply his knowledge to practical matters)
5. Wise person doesn’t only know what is true, but also
knows what is good or what is ought to be done in a
given situation.
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What kind of
questions does
philosophy ask?
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Philosophy as an
activity
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