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PHL01_CO1_Set #1
🤔📗1️⃣PHL01_CO1_Set 1 — Introduction to Philosophy - #1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Philosophy (Definition) | The study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, and reality. |
| Philosophical Question (Definition) | A question that explores meaning, truth, or value beyond practical or scientific concerns. |
| Ordinary Reflection | Thinking based on personal experience, often uncritical and habitual. |
| Philosophical Reflection | Critical, systematic thinking that questions assumptions and seeks deeper understanding. |
| Why Study Philosophy? | To develop critical thinking, broaden perspective, and understand human values and reasoning. |
| Branches of Philosophy (List) | Metaphysics, Epistemology, Ethics, Logic, Aesthetics. |
| Metaphysics (Definition) | The branch of philosophy that studies existence, reality, and the nature of being. |
| Epistemology (Definition) | The study of knowledge—its nature, sources, limits, and validity. |
| Ethics (Definition) | The branch of philosophy concerned with moral principles and right conduct. |
| Logic (Definition) | The study of correct reasoning and argument structure. |
| Aesthetics (Definition) | The philosophical study of beauty, art, and taste. |
| Philosophy vs Science | Philosophy asks foundational questions; science seeks empirical answers through observation and testing. |
| Philosophy vs Religion | Philosophy relies on reason and argument; religion often relies on faith and revelation. |
| Philosophy and Critical Thinking | Philosophy trains the mind to analyze, evaluate, and construct logical arguments. |
| Philosophy and Human Person | Philosophy helps us understand human nature, freedom, and personal identity. |