Philosophy Midterms

Argumentum ad Populum

• argument against a person

• argument against a popular person

• argument through manipulation

• Bandwagon Fallacy

A branch of philosophy that refers to the study in the goodness of God and other Divine Creation

• Practical: Cosmology

• Theoretical: Theodicy

• Theoretical: Mythology

• Practical: Logic

Philosophy means...

• Truth

• Life of Wisdom

• Lovers of Wisdom

• Love of Wisdom

A branch of Philosophy that refers to attaining knowledge but cannot apply to practical purposes. (ALL CAPS WITH PROPER SPACING)

A Theory of Knowledge that relies on the result of a certain idea, where the truth is invalid if it is not beneficial, useful, workable nor practical. (ALL CAPS WITH PROPER SPACING)

One of the significance in studying Philosophy is that it allows us to be critical thinkers, what does it imply?

• It allow us to know what we are doing and what it is for.

• It allows us to use our intellect in attaining truth through proper reasoning.

• It allows our mental capacity to explore meanings.

• It enables us to relate effectively and harmoniously with others.

GOAL OF PHILOSOPHY

• Wisdom

• Wonder

• Truth

• Knowledge

Beginning of Philosophy (ALL CAPS)

Answer is more important than Question as without Answer, development of thought will be nothing and truth would not be attainable.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The following are why do people seek truth except:

• Natural Yearning

• Knowledge

• Rationality

• Wonder or Curiosity