Philosophical Perspective of the Self

Practice vocabulary flashcards covering the basics of philosophy, its etymology, and the dualistic nature of the self as discussed in Lesson 1.

Philosophy

The study of how we understand our existence and how we come to know what is real, good and true.

Benefits of Philosophy

The ability to justify opinions and spot bad arguments regardless of the topic.

Pythagoras

The first person to use the term "philosophy".

Philo

A Greek word meaning "love".

Sophia

A Greek word meaning "wisdom".

Socrates

The philosopher associated with the mottos "An unexamined life is not worth living" and "Know thyself".

Self-knowledge

According to philosophers, a prerequisite to a happy and meaningful life.

Dualistic

The view that every man is composed of two parts: the body and the soul.

Body

The part of a human being described as imperfect and impermanent.

Soul

The part of a human being described as perfect and permanent.

Objective of Philosophy

Finding answers to serious questions about ourselves and about the world we live in.