Flashcards on Introduction to Core Philosophical Concepts
Introduction to Core Philosophical Concepts for Students
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Philosophy
26 cards
Card 1
Question: What is the literal meaning of the word 'philosophy' and its linguistic components?
Answer: Love of wisdom; from PHILO (love) + SOFIA (wisdom).
Card 2
Question: How was 'philosopher' understood in ancient times according to the content?
Answer: A person who explained reality naturally, often using explanations that included religion.
Card 3
Question: Why is the classical definition 'love of wisdom' considered problematic today?
Answer: Because modern knowledge is divided into many separate sciences, so the simple definition doesn't capture the complexity of contemporary inquiry.
Card 4
Question: How does Bertrand Russell define philosophy in relation to science and religion?
Answer: Philosophy is something in between science and religion.
Card 5
Question: According to the presentation, what are the three ways we can look for truth?
Answer: Science (natural, empirical explanations), philosophy (in-between), and religion (supernatural explanations).
Card 6
Question: Give a brief example question typical for science, philosophy, and religion as listed in the content.
Answer: Science: How was the world created?; Philosophy: Why was the world created?; Religion: Does Satan exist?
Card 7
Question: What does ontology study?
Answer: Being and existence: what exists and the nature of reality.
Card 8
Question: What is epistemology about?
Answer: Theory of knowledge: what we can know, how we know it, and what truth is.
Card 9
Question: What does ethics deal with?
Answer: Morality: what is good and what is wrong.
Card 10
Question: What is the focus of aesthetics?
Answer: Beauty and art: questions about what beauty is.