Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person

These flashcards cover fundamental vocabulary from the Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person lecture, including the definitions of wisdom, modes of thinking, and key Greek figures.

Philosophy

Derived from the Greek words philos and sophia, it literally means the 'love of wisdom'.

Knowledge

Something we gain from experience.

Wisdom

Deeper than knowledge; it involves the correct and right application of knowledge gained from experience and is considered the mother of morality.

Divine Wisdom

A type of wisdom that is a gift from God.

Human Wisdom

The quality of having an experience, knowledge, and good judgement; the quality of being wise.

Greece

The birthplace of philosophy in the West.

Thales

The Father of Philosophy in the Western civilization who sought to know the ultimate stuff that makes up the different things.

Holistic thinking

A perspective that considers large-scale patterns in systems.

Partial thinking

A perspective that focuses on specific aspects of a situation.

The need to philosophize

Driven by the love of wisdom and an insatiable desire for truth.

Notable Ancient Greek Philosophers

Include figures such as Pythagoras, Diogenes of Sinope, Heraclitus, Epicurus, Socrates, Democritus, Plato, and Aristotle.

Major Branches of Philosophy

Include Cosmology, Logic, Ethics, Aesthetics, Metaphysics, Epistemology, Psychology, Social Philosophy, Theodicy, and Philosophy of Human Person.