Concerned to provide sound methods for distinguishing good from bad reasoning.

Meanings of our moral concepts (right action, obligation, and justice) and formulates principles to guide moral decisions.

Basic criteria for determining what sort of things are real.

History of Philosophy

Studies both major philosophers and entire periods--Ancient, Medieval, 19th century, and 20th Century

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Major Areas of Philo

Identify and describe Major Areas of Philosophical Inquery

Term	Definition
Logic	Concerned to provide sound methods for distinguishing good from bad reasoning.
Ethics	Meanings of our moral concepts (right action, obligation, and justice) and formulates principles to guide moral decisions.
Metaphysics	Basic criteria for determining what sort of things are real.
Epistemology	Nature and scope of knowledge
History of Philosophy	Studies both major philosophers and entire periods--Ancient, Medieval, 19th century, and 20th Century
Break down the word Philosophy	Philo=love Sophia=wisdom