Chapter 1: Philosophy Intro Class

Comes from Greek roots meaning “the love of wisdom”

The study of what is sometimes termed “ultimate reality” EX: Is this the best of all possible worlds?

(from the Greek for “knowledge”) branch of philosophy that asks questions about knowledge EX: What is justified true belief?

(from the Greek word ethos) the study of moral values; sub-branch of philosophy EX: Is Doctor assisted suicide morally correct?

Deals with institutions; age, gender, weight, social status EX: Do men get called on more than women in college science classes?

Study of the rules of correct reasoning

study of values

study of perceptions, feelings, judgments, and ideas

study of being and what is means to “Exist”; the relationships of here EX: How do I interact with others?

basic image that represents our conceptions of the essence of a certain type of person; according to psychologist C. G. Jung, some of the images have been shared by the whole human race from the earliest times

A philosopher who represents an original or influential point of view in a way that significantly affects philosophers and nonphilosophers; cynic, saint, pessimist, optimist, atheist, rationalist, idealist…

Believes that any claim to knowledge must be personally verified by their own sensory experiences (see, touch, feel)

Believe that pain is inherently bad, that pleasure is inherently good, and that all creatures strive to be as happy as possible

Belief that knowledge is determined by specific qualities of the observer, including age, ethnicity, gender, cultural conditioning

Fundamental understanding of reality as it relates to living a good life; reasonable and practical, focusing on the true circumstances and character of each individual