01. Philosophy, its main categories and problems
... action for man. It answers the question, "What do I do?" It is the study of right and wrong in human endeavors. At a more fundamental level, it is the method by which we categorize our values and pursue them. Do we pursue our own happiness, or do we sacrifice ourselves to a greater cause? Is that fo ...
... action for man. It answers the question, "What do I do?" It is the study of right and wrong in human endeavors. At a more fundamental level, it is the method by which we categorize our values and pursue them. Do we pursue our own happiness, or do we sacrifice ourselves to a greater cause? Is that fo ...
Philosophy of Language
... contradiction, in the medium of speech that gives reasons: knowledge must actually burst the prison of discursive thought and terminate in pure intuition”. In plain language, Adorno claims to know something, by pure intuition, but can only express it in contradictory speech and without giving reason ...
... contradiction, in the medium of speech that gives reasons: knowledge must actually burst the prison of discursive thought and terminate in pure intuition”. In plain language, Adorno claims to know something, by pure intuition, but can only express it in contradictory speech and without giving reason ...
Philosophy Years 5 - The da Vinci Decathlon
... According to evidentialists the possession of evidence is what makes beliefs justified. According to reliabilists the processes and thoughts involved in proving a theory are what make a belief justified. ...
... According to evidentialists the possession of evidence is what makes beliefs justified. According to reliabilists the processes and thoughts involved in proving a theory are what make a belief justified. ...
What Does it Mean to Practise Philosophy?
... with accepting on the grounds of faith. It may be that the only true worth of philosophy in a practical sense is that it is something we can ‘go through’, that is ‘go beyond’. Unless we can go through philosophy, we will always be stalked and dogged by philosophical questions - ‘what is the meaning ...
... with accepting on the grounds of faith. It may be that the only true worth of philosophy in a practical sense is that it is something we can ‘go through’, that is ‘go beyond’. Unless we can go through philosophy, we will always be stalked and dogged by philosophical questions - ‘what is the meaning ...
What`s in a word: philosophy, theology and thinking?
... I sought to see in the practical section of the book to what extent Hannam and Echeverria deal with this issue – where does the motivation and dispositions required to put what is known (both in the first sense of philosophical method and in the second of responding to global issues) into practice. ...
... I sought to see in the practical section of the book to what extent Hannam and Echeverria deal with this issue – where does the motivation and dispositions required to put what is known (both in the first sense of philosophical method and in the second of responding to global issues) into practice. ...
What is Philosophy, Anyway?
... religious faith just a preliminary position for the layman while those who really know the truth are able to ground their beliefs philosophically? These are issues to be taken up in the philosophy of religion as well as in theology. Finally, it is also important to clearly distinguish philosophy fro ...
... religious faith just a preliminary position for the layman while those who really know the truth are able to ground their beliefs philosophically? These are issues to be taken up in the philosophy of religion as well as in theology. Finally, it is also important to clearly distinguish philosophy fro ...
Was Wittgenstein Right?
... The singular achievement of the controversial early 20th century philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein was to have discerned the true nature of Western philosophy — what is special about its problems, where they come from, how they should and should not be addressed, and what can and cannot be accomplishe ...
... The singular achievement of the controversial early 20th century philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein was to have discerned the true nature of Western philosophy — what is special about its problems, where they come from, how they should and should not be addressed, and what can and cannot be accomplishe ...
Some basic terminology
... Value Theory: (Sometimes this simply called “Ethics” or “Moral Philosophy,” because the kinds of values that get most of the discussion are moral or ethical values. But the more general term, “Value Theory,” also includes artistic or aesthetic value.) What gives things value? What makes them good? ...
... Value Theory: (Sometimes this simply called “Ethics” or “Moral Philosophy,” because the kinds of values that get most of the discussion are moral or ethical values. But the more general term, “Value Theory,” also includes artistic or aesthetic value.) What gives things value? What makes them good? ...
Why is there Philosophy of Mathematics at all?
... the University of Toronto, specialising in the philosophy of science. He is also the author of popular books on logic and the history of probability. His book is ostensibly addressed to his fellow philosophers, but because of its lively style and provocative title, it is likely to appeal to educated ...
... the University of Toronto, specialising in the philosophy of science. He is also the author of popular books on logic and the history of probability. His book is ostensibly addressed to his fellow philosophers, but because of its lively style and provocative title, it is likely to appeal to educated ...
Non-rational human beings, the poverty of philosophy
... notable manners in which human thought is non-rational are the assignment of normative value to things or actions, the selection of narratives within which to comprehend events, and the appreciation of music and art. These non-rational activities can all be categorised under one heading: thought whi ...
... notable manners in which human thought is non-rational are the assignment of normative value to things or actions, the selection of narratives within which to comprehend events, and the appreciation of music and art. These non-rational activities can all be categorised under one heading: thought whi ...
philosophy as a second order discipline
... discipline examines a particular subject-matter. For example, Physics is a first order discipline that studies matter and energy while Biology, as a first order discipline, studies living things. Other first order disciplines include Sociology, Economics, English, Law and Chemistry. Philosophy, as a ...
... discipline examines a particular subject-matter. For example, Physics is a first order discipline that studies matter and energy while Biology, as a first order discipline, studies living things. Other first order disciplines include Sociology, Economics, English, Law and Chemistry. Philosophy, as a ...
PHILOSOPHY RESEARCH SEMINAR, PHILOSOPHY TEA AND
... claims about the proper aims, nature, and practice of philosophy that are often expressed using certain metaphors. I consider two such metaphors - of philosophy as 'war' and as a 'way (of life)' - and suggest that such metaphors can be appraised in terms of their implicit normative stipulations abou ...
... claims about the proper aims, nature, and practice of philosophy that are often expressed using certain metaphors. I consider two such metaphors - of philosophy as 'war' and as a 'way (of life)' - and suggest that such metaphors can be appraised in terms of their implicit normative stipulations abou ...
CONTENDING WITH STANLEY CAVELL
... to undo what I call the repression of Emerson as a thinker by his culture, then there is no hope for it.) The peculiar difference in the instance of the concept of philosophy, using Conant’s application of Kierkegaard, is suggested in the very fact of objective ways of challenging being a Christian, ...
... to undo what I call the repression of Emerson as a thinker by his culture, then there is no hope for it.) The peculiar difference in the instance of the concept of philosophy, using Conant’s application of Kierkegaard, is suggested in the very fact of objective ways of challenging being a Christian, ...
What is Philosophy?
... so we’re thrown back to trying to answer them on the basis of evidence we can accumulate.” ~ Paul Snowdon Philosophy is what I was told as an undergraduate women couldn’t do* — by an eminent philosopher who had best remain nameless. But for me it’s the gadfly image, the Socratic gadfly: refusing to ...
... so we’re thrown back to trying to answer them on the basis of evidence we can accumulate.” ~ Paul Snowdon Philosophy is what I was told as an undergraduate women couldn’t do* — by an eminent philosopher who had best remain nameless. But for me it’s the gadfly image, the Socratic gadfly: refusing to ...
Can Philosophy Serve a High Purpose
... from which to criticize the whole of the knowledge of daily life. The most that can be done is to examine and purify our common knowledge by an internal scrutiny, assuming the canons by which it has been obtained, and applying them with more care and with more precision. Philosophy cannot boast of h ...
... from which to criticize the whole of the knowledge of daily life. The most that can be done is to examine and purify our common knowledge by an internal scrutiny, assuming the canons by which it has been obtained, and applying them with more care and with more precision. Philosophy cannot boast of h ...
What is Philosophy?
... Makes connections into why we do what we do Engages in the offense and defense of powerful ideas and its consequences Projects into the future as it reflects upon the past. Helps us see what others fail to see Gives us the skills to disagree amiably Motivates us to know what and why we believe what ...
... Makes connections into why we do what we do Engages in the offense and defense of powerful ideas and its consequences Projects into the future as it reflects upon the past. Helps us see what others fail to see Gives us the skills to disagree amiably Motivates us to know what and why we believe what ...
Transition Year Philosophy
... During adolescence, you open your minds up to many larger questions – philosophy will aid you in this • You are forced to face the hypocrisy within society and face many difficult moral dilemmas • Philosophy questions the opinions that you are exposed to on a daily basis, from family, friends, teach ...
... During adolescence, you open your minds up to many larger questions – philosophy will aid you in this • You are forced to face the hypocrisy within society and face many difficult moral dilemmas • Philosophy questions the opinions that you are exposed to on a daily basis, from family, friends, teach ...
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... The nature of philosophy Thales, Anaximader, and Anaximenes .Prior to the first set of philosophers there were no doubt, some set of explanations but these explanations were mythical mysterious, or religious in nature. The milesian philosophers departed radically from the kind of explanations that p ...
... The nature of philosophy Thales, Anaximader, and Anaximenes .Prior to the first set of philosophers there were no doubt, some set of explanations but these explanations were mythical mysterious, or religious in nature. The milesian philosophers departed radically from the kind of explanations that p ...
PHILOSOPHY
... As well as the points mentioned above, it will hopefully help you to think about the meaning and purpose of life; as another famous Greek philosopher, Socrates, once said, “The unexamined life is not worth living”. However some would say that Socrates was talking rubbish and that you should only do ...
... As well as the points mentioned above, it will hopefully help you to think about the meaning and purpose of life; as another famous Greek philosopher, Socrates, once said, “The unexamined life is not worth living”. However some would say that Socrates was talking rubbish and that you should only do ...
Name: PHI ISL – Introduction to Philosophy Ancient Philosophy
... Aristotle: Metaphysics involves a study of the universal principles of being, the abstract qualities of existence itself. Perhaps the starting point of Aristotle's metaphysics is his rejection of Plato's Theory of Forms. In Plato's theory, material objects are changeable and not real in themselves; ...
... Aristotle: Metaphysics involves a study of the universal principles of being, the abstract qualities of existence itself. Perhaps the starting point of Aristotle's metaphysics is his rejection of Plato's Theory of Forms. In Plato's theory, material objects are changeable and not real in themselves; ...
Josef Früchtl Professor in Philosophy University of Amsterdam
... After my return from Italy I got employed as assistent of Prof. Scheer at the Philosophical Department of the University of Frankfurt/M., financed by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft. The research project had the title: „Aesthetics and Morality“. From this work arose my book Ästhetische Erfahrung ...
... After my return from Italy I got employed as assistent of Prof. Scheer at the Philosophical Department of the University of Frankfurt/M., financed by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft. The research project had the title: „Aesthetics and Morality“. From this work arose my book Ästhetische Erfahrung ...
Language sometimes is deceptive
... In summary, the term “philosophy” refers to the tasks or work of philosophers. But there are so many traditions of philosophy, so many different topics covered, so many different methods which different philosophers use, so many purposes and goals that philosophers think that philosophy can have, so ...
... In summary, the term “philosophy” refers to the tasks or work of philosophers. But there are so many traditions of philosophy, so many different topics covered, so many different methods which different philosophers use, so many purposes and goals that philosophers think that philosophy can have, so ...
A puzzle on the Greek philosophers
... in Athens. I remained there for many years as a pupil and teacher. I was a devoted pupil and friend of the founder of the Academy. After his death I left Athens to work as tutor to Alexander the Great. Returning to Athens in 33 BC I taught philosophy and later founded my own school of philosophy. I ...
... in Athens. I remained there for many years as a pupil and teacher. I was a devoted pupil and friend of the founder of the Academy. After his death I left Athens to work as tutor to Alexander the Great. Returning to Athens in 33 BC I taught philosophy and later founded my own school of philosophy. I ...
Philosophy: The Passion to Understand
... An open universe that is dynamic, evolving, and in a state of becoming…process philosophy…truth is what works Charles Sanders Peirce…belief is a habit of action undertaken to overcome indecisiveness John Dewey…life is a series of overlapping and interpenetrating experiences and situations…the primar ...
... An open universe that is dynamic, evolving, and in a state of becoming…process philosophy…truth is what works Charles Sanders Peirce…belief is a habit of action undertaken to overcome indecisiveness John Dewey…life is a series of overlapping and interpenetrating experiences and situations…the primar ...
SoccioPP_ch01 - Philosophy 1510 All Sections
... The Goal of Wisdom The chief goal of wisdom is a fundamental understanding of reality as it relates to living a good life. By combining these – and even more – branches of philosophy, a person may gain an understanding of how all knowledge is related. The attainment of wisdom involves reflection, i ...
... The Goal of Wisdom The chief goal of wisdom is a fundamental understanding of reality as it relates to living a good life. By combining these – and even more – branches of philosophy, a person may gain an understanding of how all knowledge is related. The attainment of wisdom involves reflection, i ...