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Why Philosophy

Philosophy. from the Ancient Greek philo (love) and sophia (wisdom)


Lesson Objectives

• Appreciate why someone should study philosophy

• Define Philosophy & the branches of Philosophy

• Describe the qualities, process, and stages of Critical Thinking

• Describe the structure and method of evaluating arguments


Key Terms

Metaphyisics

Epistemology

Ethics

Aesthetics

Logic

Philosophy


Why Study Philosophy?


Why Study Philosophy?

To gain Practical Wisdom

• Technical Knowledge vs. Pratical Wisdom

• Practical Wisdom applies universally

• Provides perspective, context, and inspiration


To achieve Greater Levels of Meaning

• Beyond knowledge and comprehension

• Focus on analysis and evaluation





Acquire Critical Thinking Skills

• Develop the ability to think for yourself and problem solve

• This is highly valuable to employers (LINK)


Better grasp of Arguments

• How to make a sound judgement

• How to differentiate between different sources of information


Engenders a more interesting, sophisticated personality

• studying philosophy literally makes you sophisticated!