PHILOSOPHY QUIZ 1 REVIEWER | TINGCA

John Locke - philosophical reflection

perceiving, thinking, doubting, believing, reasoning, knowing, and willing

philosophical reflection

• process of examining your experiences, beliefs, values, or assumptions by stepping back and asking fundamental, foundational questions

• contemplation and analysis of educational concepts and practices from a philosophical perspective, often involving critical thinking & cultural reflection

• difficult questions that do not have definite answers

• questions that matter, reflect our desire to understand our experiences

Examples of Philosophical Questions

• Why do people have to die?

• What am I here for?

• What is the purpose of my existence?

• Why love when you only get hurt?

• What if there is no afterlife?

Meaning

• Meticulous analysis of a situation

• Critical examination of views

Significance

• Distinguishes humans from other animals

• Helps an individual broaden her/his perspective and develop in her/his a holistic perspective

Questioning the Unexamined

It challenges assumptions, norms, and "given" truths that people usually take for granted.

Abstracting from the Specific

It takes a concrete, everyday situation (e.g., making a difficult decision) and looks at the broader human condition or principle behind it (e.g., the nature of free will or moral duty).

Systematic and Logical

It isn't just venting or emotional processing; it uses critical thinking, conceptual clarity, and logical reasoning to analyze an idea.

-Organize your thoughts

-Be simple

-Be clear

-Be human

-Use example

-Argue your point

-Consider criticism

-Define specialized term

-Use history in philosophy
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Guidelines in doing philosophical reflection