The functions of philosophy are the uses of the subject to us as individuals and as members of a society. Some contemporary thinkers called the Analytic philosophers see philosophy as a study that essentially simplifies and analyses issues and statements pertaining to other subjects in order to enable us understand them better. The functions of philosophy are explained as follows: 1.Analytical Function This has to do with the analysis and clarification of ideas‚ issues‚ and statements to
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1213.011 Midterm Exam Feb 17‚ 2015 The Values of Philosophy The “love of wisdom” or philosophy is viewed as useless in today’s society. It is often thought as a discipline that is outdated and irrelevant to the real world due to the fact that it seems to serve no purpose in real-life situations. However these very questions that may seem to have no answers can serve as a key to train our minds in order for us to live a fulfilling life. Philosophy is a discipline that should be encouraged in today’s
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Philosophy of Man: Notes Historical Background I. Pre-Socratic Period - also known as the Cosmological Period (cosmos meaning universe) *questions about human existence and subsistence (basic needs) Pre-Socratic Greek philosophers: - Anaxagoras - Thales (he held that water is the fundamental stuff of all things‚ saying “All is water”) - Anaximander - Xenophanes - Heraclitus - Anaximenes Empiricism – a theory which states that knowledge comes only or primarily from sensory experience
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Nature of Philosophy Philosophy * Comes from the 2 Greek words « philos -love » and « sophia -wisdom » * tasks that requires a deliberate effort to seek the truth. * The act of questioning or wanting to know initiates philosophy‚ and most of the time we relate philosophy to thinking. * Knowledge of all things‚ through this ultimate causes‚ aquired through the use of reasoning * Is the intense and critical examination of beliefs and assumptions Philosopher * Lover of
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Kendra Williford Philosophy 217 Spring 2012 Philosophy and Memento When seeking out the definition of philosophy‚ it is common to find some variation of ‘the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being‚ knowledge‚ or conduct.’ I think through the variations it is safe to say that an inquiry of life and its meaning is a more basic statement of what philosophy is at its core. So the next question would be‚ how does one do philosophy? To answer simply‚ I believe it would start
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Response: “What is Philosophy”? Upon reading the opening chapter of Cahn’s‚ “Exploring Philosophy: An Introductory Anthology”‚ I was immediately drawn in by the opening statement from Beardsley and Beardsley: “The study of philosophy is unlike the study of any other subject…The only prerequisite is an inquiring mind” (Cahn‚ 3). For a science major‚ my first reaction is excitement‚ for there is no need to memorize “dates‚ formulas‚ or rules” (Chan‚ 3). As I continued reading however‚ I start
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TEACHING STYLE PREFERENCES AND EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY OF TEACHER EDUCATION FACULTY AT A STATE UNIVERSITY By CINDI H. FRIES Bachelors of Science in Education‚ Special Education University of Tulsa Tulsa‚ Oklahoma 1982 Masters of Education‚ Counseling Northeastern State University Tahlequah‚ Oklahoma 1989 Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate College of the Oklahoma State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of DOCTOR OF EDUCATION July‚ 2012 UMI Number:
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Eastern Philosophy By Jennifer Carter Eastern philosophy is the philosophies of the eastern continents. Many postmodern philosophers believe the only variant of Eastern and Western philosophy is that of Geographic’s however some scholars will disagree that it is not geographical but of natural language and investigated thinking. Eastern philosophy touches base with three traditions —Indian‚ Chinese and Persian philosophy—which are just as different from each other as they are from Western philosophy
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Antigonus‚ and Seleucus. Through the Hellenistic period‚ many advances came about in different fields such as engineering‚ mathematics‚ and medicine. New philosophies and religions emerged as well. There were various types of philosophies during the Hellenistic period‚ these include Cynicism‚ Stoicism‚ Epicureanism‚ and Skepticism. Cynicism was a philosophy that rejected the ideas of pleasure and wealth; they would withdraw
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Relevance Of Philosophy Introduction Political Philosophy/Ethics/Logic and reasoning play a great deal in decision making‚ espescially in economic ones. Economic policy implemented by certain governments will be dependent on THEIR philosophy. As economics is all subjective. Conservative ideologies tends to keep taxes lower whereas liberal ideologies influence in taxing the rich more. I have found whilst learning about philosophy‚ that it is not a DIRECTLY pertinent subject like say architecture
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