This document provides an overview of philosophy. Philosophy comes from the Greek words "philos" meaning love and "sophia" meaning wisdom. It uses human reason to investigate the ultimate causes and principles of all things. Some key branches of philosophy discussed are logic, epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics. Reflection is examined as examining one's thoughts and experiences to gain knowledge. Philosophers like Plato, Descartes, and Jaspers are mentioned regarding their perspectives on philosophizing.

1. PHILOSOPHY
Comes from Greek words:
PHILOS = LOVE
SOPHIA = WISDOM
Uses human reason to investigate the
ultimate causes, reasons, and
principles which govern all things.

2. WISDOM
One intended product of
philosophizing, person’s ability
to apply knowledge to daily life
particularly in making sound
choices and judgement.

3. KNOWLEDGE
Practical
understanding of a
subject

4. HOLISTIC THINKING
considers large-
scale patterns in
systems

5. PARTIAL THINKING
Specific aspects
of a situation

6. REFLECTION
Examining one’s thoughts,
feelings, and actions and
to learn more about one’s
life and experiences.

7. PLATO
Sense of wonder
-wonder how to
came about

8. RENE DESCARTES
Philosophize to
doubt
-analysis of science

9. KARL JASPERS
-experience
-understand
challenging conditions,
gain new knowledge

10. BRANCES OF
PHILOSOPHY

11. Logic
the science of evaluating
arguments
Answers the question:
“What is good thinking?”

12. Epistemology
the study of knowledge
Deals with issues of knowledge,
truth, reason and faith
What is truth, and how can we
know if a statement is true?

13. Metaphysics
the study of the ultimate
nature of reality
Deals with issues of reality, God, freedom and the soul
Does God exist, and if so, can we prove
it?

14. Ethics
the study of moral principles,
attempts to establish rational
grounds for good conduct
•What is good/bad?
•What is right/wrong?

15. Aesthetics
the study of the nature and
value of works of art and
the aesthetic experience
•What is beauty?
•Does art have any moral obligations or constraints?

17. REFLECTION
SHORT STORIES
1. PURL
2. ALONE
3. THE PRESENT
4. CHANGING BATTERIES

18. PHILOSOPHY
As an analysis
of framework
FRAMEWORK
INTERNAL QUESTIONS
EXTERNAL QUESTIONS
As an
examination of
knowledge
BRANCHES OF
PHILOSOPHY
As a discipline
PHILOSOPHY OF
THE HUMAN
PERSON

19. FRAMEWORK
A way of thinking about the
world and is composed of
views and beliefs of a
person.

20. INTERNAL QUESTIONS
Questions dealing with own
correctness and values
which can be addressed
using own personal

21. EXTERNAL QUESTIONS
Seek to question the very
frameworks upon which
people base on their own
belief and views.

22. Characterize Philosophy
Child experiencing bitterness
in the separation of his parents
will result to confusion as the
personal framework of a family
is being together.

23. Characterize Philosophy
He will seek to clarify and
evaluate the basis of
frameworks to deal with the
world and give meaning to his
experiences.