Greek Philosophy
GREEK PHILOSOPHY
What Is Philosophy?
Philosophy: The studies of Greco-Roman thinkers on activities and inquiries. It is also the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.
Philosophy focuses on three main types:
Stoicism
Skepticism
Epicurean
Philosophy consists of these philosophical areas:
Metaphysics
Materialism
Idealism
Epistemology
Empiricism
Rationalism
Ethics
Hedonism
Cynicism
Three Main Types
Stoicism
Refers to the knowledge of Aristotle
"Mind is a blank state, impressions are made by the 5 senses."
Stoics deny the metaphysical points of view.
Real objects produce intense feelings.
The body and soul are pairs that act and react to each other.
Skepticism
Examines as to what someone should believe- derived from Plato's schooling
Objections on skepticism:
Its commitment to knowledgeable limitation is nonexistent.
If knowledge is limited and judgment is not expressed, life is presumed unlivable.
Epicurean
Formulated by Epicurus who believed philosophy was studied to make the soul happy.
Happiness created with less wanting of materialistic things and more peace.
Philosophical Areas
Metaphysics
Branch of philosophy accountable for the study of existence.
Answers "what is?"
The foundation of philosophy
Without metaphysics, we would not be able to comprehend the world or act accordingly to it.
Materialism
Refers to the simple focus of the material world.
"Everything in the universe is matter and matters."
The philosophy is held by those who believed that material items are accountable for existence.
Idealism
Stresses the central ideal and spiritual interpretations of experiences.
They believe world exists as a spirit
Two forms:
Metaphysical idealism
Epistemological idealism
Epistemology
The investigation of grounds and nature of knowledge of the world.
Focuses on the knowledge of differences between truths and falsehood.
Fundamental
What Is Philosophy?
Philosophy: The studies of Greco-Roman thinkers on activities and inquiries. It is also the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.
Philosophy focuses on three main types:
Stoicism
Skepticism
Epicurean
Philosophy consists of these philosophical areas:
Metaphysics
Materialism
Idealism
Epistemology
Empiricism
Rationalism
Ethics
Hedonism
Cynicism
Three Main Types
Stoicism
Refers to the knowledge of Aristotle
"Mind is a blank state, impressions are made by the 5 senses."
Stoics deny the metaphysical points of view.
Real objects produce intense feelings.
The body and soul are pairs that act and react to each other.
Skepticism
Examines as to what someone should believe- derived from Plato's schooling
Objections on skepticism:
Its commitment to knowledgeable limitation is nonexistent.
If knowledge is limited and judgment is not expressed, life is presumed unlivable.
Epicurean
Formulated by Epicurus who believed philosophy was studied to make the soul happy.
Happiness created with less wanting of materialistic things and more peace.
Philosophical Areas
Metaphysics
Branch of philosophy accountable for the study of existence.
Answers "what is?"
The foundation of philosophy
Without metaphysics, we would not be able to comprehend the world or act accordingly to it.
Materialism
Refers to the simple focus of the material world.
"Everything in the universe is matter and matters."
The philosophy is held by those who believed that material items are accountable for existence.
Idealism
Stresses the central ideal and spiritual interpretations of experiences.
They believe world exists as a spirit
Two forms:
Metaphysical idealism
Epistemological idealism
Epistemology
The investigation of grounds and nature of knowledge of the world.
Focuses on the knowledge of differences between truths and falsehood.
Fundamental