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PHILOSOPHY

A big part of living is spent pondering many questions, and our lives become more meaningful because we search for
answers to these innumerable questions. This is the essence of philosophy – the search for answers to life’s questions.

The word Philosophy comes from two Greek words: philos (love) and sophia (wisdom).  The ancient Greeks used this term
to refer to “love of wisdom” and they soon applied it to the study or discipline that uses human reason to investigate the
ultimate causes, reasons, and principles which govern all things.
 Etymological definition
The word philosophy is derived from philosophia which is a combination of the Greekterms philos (love) and
Sophia (wisdom). Thus, philosophy means love of wisdom.”Philosophers, therefore, are the people who are
“lovers of wisdom” (Amanze, et. Al.,2010)
 Technical definition
Philosophy can be best defined as the science of the first causes (Maritain, 2005). It seeks to know and clarify the
very source of which all the chain of causes ultimately all go back to it. Philosophy is also a science since it
utilizes reason and logic in an attempt to understand reality and answer fundamental questions
concerning knowledge, life, morality, and human nature.

People who engage in philosophy are called philosophers or “lovers of wisdom”  Among the ancient Greeks, the
philosophers became pioneers in various fields of knowledge such as history, biology medicine, mathematics, astronomy,
and even physics.  It was quite common to hear of ancient philosophers who were “experts” in various fields of learning.

PHILOSOPHY
 Wisdom
 Love
 Examination of knowledge
 Discipline
 Reason
 Study
 Rational argument
 Beauty

 How is holistic different from partial


thinking? In life, it is wise to adopt an all-
inclusive perspective or view, which
emphasizes on the idea that every part of a
system has a mutual relationship. The
interrelationship among things was first
conceived by Aristotle. It can be best
summarized by the line, “The whole is more
than the sum of its parts.” This means that
all parts are all related to each other and that it cannot be understood independently without considering the
other factors (Gallinero and Estaris 2017, 25). This view of taking all things as part of a system is espoused in the
philosophical doctrine of Holism.
COGNITIVE – Logic-epistemology-metaphysics
LOGIC EPISTEMOLOGY
Adhering to the doctrine of Holism, holistic thinking advocates looking at
the “big picture” when analyzing s situation or problem. This would require
one to be open-minded to get the general sense or impression regarding an
event. In this regard, therefore, all aspects in a given situation must be
considered. On the contrary, partial thinking adheres focusing on one factor
in analyzing a situation or a problem to understand it. This kind of view is
very limiting in nature.

 Philosophy prefers holistic thinking to partial thinking.


Developing a holistic perspective is essential to man since his life
is not influenced or governed by a single factor only. It allows him to see the totality of life while putting him in a
different vantage point when looking at things. It also teaches critical thinking and cultivates a sense of
understanding in dealing with others.

 As changes are inevitable, one must cultivate open-mindedness to many possibilities. In the same light,
one must remember that every action one does create a ripple effect that will influence many aspects of his life.

CHARACTERISTICS
 Framework
- A way of thinking abou the world and is compose of views and beliefs of a person
 Eamination of knowledge
 The principle of philosophy can also be use as an examination of other discipline or particular area of
knowledge such as Scientific knowledge, knowledge of past and supply and demand.
 Discipline
 Philosophy is a discipline in itself.

“PHILOSOPHY IS THE MOTHER OF THE HUMAN AND NATURAL SCIENCES”


ANCIENT GREECE
 Ancient Greece was located in the northeastern part of the Mediterranean Sea and occupied the lower
part of the Balkans. Ancient Greece was divided into three distinctive parts: the Peloponnese, Central
Greece, and Northern Greece. The Peloponnese was on the Peloponnesian Peninsula. Cross room of
Europe, asia and africa
 Birth place of philosophy in the west.
 Thales of Miletus – thales is the father of philosopher in west civilization live between 624-546 BC
BUDDHA
 A person who is awake
 “Role your mind, or it will role you, with our thoughtswe make the world” -Gautama Buddha
Why does philosophy value questioning?
 In philosophy, almost all questions are valid since they aim at understanding the world better. Any question that
is genuinely felt and allows further exploration can be a philosophical one. In a general sense, questions are
more important than the answers in the realm of philosophy.
 For Plato, “Philosophy begins in wonder” (Abella 2016, 7). This means that one begins to embark on his
philosophical journey through a life of questioning and searching the truth. Thus, philosophy starts with a feeling
of curiosity and puzzlement. And it is man’s role to be in search of answers.
Why we Need Philosophy?
 Philosophy plays an important role in one’s life. Students who learn philosophy get a great many benefits from
doing so. Here some practical uses that one can get if he ventures in this undertaking:
1. Philosophy enables a person to engage in critical analysis and interpretation of concepts definitions,
arguments, and problems.
2. Philosophy also improves problem-solving and decision making.
3. A philosopher is a wise communicator who can clear and adequately present his or her ideas.
4. Wisdom is one intended product of philosophizing, and this refers to a person’s ability to apply knowledge to
daily life, particularly in making sound choices and judgment.

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