Introduction to Philosophy
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This document discusses philosophy and related concepts. Philosophy is defined as the study of fundamental problems concerning existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. It seeks to answer big questions about identity, purpose, free will, ethics, and the existence of God and an afterlife. Philosophy comes from the Greek words for "love" and "wisdom" meaning a love of wisdom. The document also discusses skills, intelligence, knowledge, and wisdom, as well as fields of philosophy and the primary features and importance of studying philosophy.
Introduction to Philosophy
- 4. PHILOSOPHY It is the study of general and fundamental problems concerning matters such as existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language.
- 6. Big Questions What am I? Is there any purpose in life? Do we have free will? What is right/wrong? Does God exist? Is there life after death?
- 7. PHILOSOPHY It comes from the Greek words “philos” and “sophia”, which means “love” and “wisdom” “Love of wisdom”
- 13. Skill An ability and capacity acquired through deliberate, systematic, and sustained effort to smoothly and adaptively carry out complex activities or job functions involving ideas (cognitive skills), things (technical skills), and/or people (interpersonal skills).
- 17. The 10 Skills Employers Most Want In Graduates 1. Ability to work in a team structure 2. Ability to make decisions and solve problems (tie) 3. Ability to communicate verbally with people inside and outside an organization 4. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work 5. Ability to obtain and process information
- 18. The 10 Skills Employers Most Want In Graduates 6. Ability to analyze quantitative data 7. Technical knowledge related to the job 8. Proficiency with computer software programs 9. Ability to create and/or edit written reports 10. Ability to sell and influence others
- 19. Intelligence Intelligence refers to intellectual functioning.
- 24. Knowledge the fact or condition of knowing something with familiarity gained through experience or association
- 26. Wisdom Is the ability to use and apply knowledge with great intelligence
- 30. Fields of Philosophy Metaphysics Ethics Epistemology Logic Aesthetics Philosophy of Religion Political Philosophy Cosmology
- 32. Primary Features of Philosophy Articulation: putting your ideas in clear, concise, readily understandable language. Argument: supporting your ideas with reasons from other ideas, principles, and observations to establish your conclusions and overcome objections.
- 33. Primary Features of Philosophy Analysis: understanding an idea by distinguishing and clarifying its various components. Synthesis: gathering together different ideas into a single, unified vision.
- 35. Importance of Studying Philosophy Philosophy provides us with the motivation and the intellectual abilities required to explore life’s most challenging issues.
- 37. Importance of Studying Philosophy Studying philosophy in a serious and reflective way will change you as a person.
- 39. Importance of Studying Philosophy Studying philosophy will help you develop the understanding and insight you will need to make intelligent choices and fulfill your potential as an individual.
- 40. "And if you graduate from college with straight A’s, you have to do some serious soul-searching as to why you chose to spend your time doing that.“ - Seth Godin
- 41. “Focus on the things that matter the most in your life and the big picture will begin to come into view.“ - Susan Gale
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