Philosophy

Partial point of view

only focused on certain aspects of the whole

holistic perspective

opposite of a partial point, examine each component

Philosophy

the study/decipline of the general and fundamental nature of reality, existence knowledge, values, reason, mind and language

Metaphysics

most general features of reality such as existence, time, and relationship

Epistemology

concerned with nature and scope of knowledge

Logic

the principle of correct reasoning

Axiology

studies questions

love of wisdom

ancient greek word philosophy

Pythagoras

The Ancient Greek word "philosophia" was probably coined by

Metaphysics, Logic, Epistemology, Axiology

Branches in Philosophy

Ethics

deals with moral question and dilemmas

Aesthetics

Studies questions about art and beauty

Social/Political Philosophy

Studies questions of which political and/or economic institutions are most fair and just

Thales of Miletus

who is widely considered “the first philosopher”

Aristotle’s wisdom

Theoretical knowledge

Pythagoras wisdom

Practical knowledge

Knowledge

something we gain from experience. Let us give example. Reading book is an experience. And from that experience we gain knowledge

Wisdom

deeper than knowledge. Which means after gaining knowledge of something from experience, a correct and right application of this knowledge must be done. Wisdom is the mother of morality.

Human Wisdom

It is the quality of having an experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the quality of being wise. In Philosophy, we define wisdom as a right application of knowledge.

Divine wisdom

This is different from the wisdom of man. The divine wisdom is a gift from God.

From above, pure, peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy, full of good fruits, and impartial.

Characteristics of Divine wisdom

Human wisdom and divine wisdom

Two kinds of wisdom

from above

referring to wisdom that originates from God, contrasting with earthly insights.

pure

free from stains and evil thoughts

peaceable

free from strife and disorder

gentle

is considerate or kindly in disposition:amiable and tender. Not harsh or severe:mild and soft.

Open to Reason

It is willing to listen to logical or sensible thinking.

Full of Mercy

it is treating people with kindness and forgiveness

Impartial

It is treating or affecting everybody equally.

Full of Good Fruits

It is meant the produce of our lives

Aristotle

Student of Plato and Teacher of Alexander the Great On his treatise, Peri Psyche, the soul is divided into three types and each according to each living being

Socrates

First moral philosopher Known for Socratic Method Teacher of Plato "stresses that man must take good care of its soul" "all human beings desire the good"

Thales of Miletus

First person to explain the world and universe outside mythological concepts. He explained that are the world was made up of "water". Teacher of Pythagoras. He believe that the world originated from the fire element.

Soul

is the principle which explains all life

Pythagoras

Ionian Greek Philosopher Teacher of Pythagoras. First person to name himself a philosopher or lover of wisdom. also known for his Pythagorean Theorem in Geometry