Philosophy Vocab 1

vocabulary

Rhetoric

the art of persuasion

Sophistry

act of trying to win an argument rather than discover the truth

Empiricism

knowledge is derived from sense experience

Skeptcism

the exercise of doubting claims and beliefs

Objectivity

that which is real or true independent of opinion

Subjectivity

focus on the individuals’ perceptions and judgments

Nihilism

life is meaningless

Logic

the study of correct reasoning

Pragmatism

the practical views about life and consequences matter most

Platonism

school of thought based on the works of Plato

Rationalism

a tradition based on the idea that reason is the royal road to truth

Aristotelianism

school of thought based on Aristotle

Evil

the complete absence of good, profound wickedness or immorality

Essence

the intrinsic nature of quality of something

Consequentialism

only consequences matter

Utilitarianism

study of the greatest good resulting from our actions

Deontology

the study of our duty and obligations to others

Idealism

stress on power of ideals and ideas

Hermeneutics

the art and study of interpretation

Hedonism

life is all about pleasure

Happiness

eudaimonia, doing well, flourishing

Ethics

habits one makes, character

Morality

the study of principles and the way they guide ones actions and decisions

Epistemology

the study of knowledge and truth

Teleology

end driven; philosophy of order and purpose

Existentialism

philosophy stressing the freedom of the individual

Metaphysics

the study of the principles that make experience possible

Ontology

the study of what truly exists

Sophrosyne

know thyself, nothing in excess, a balanced life

Apology

to give a defense for your actions, provide and account from your sides

Virtue

Excellence