PHL01 Course Outcome 1

Philos means?

• Love

• Wisdom

• Mind

• Mentality

Sophia means?

• Love

• Wisdom

• Mind

• Mentality

TRUE OR FALSE:

Philosophy is one-dimensional or partial.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Philosophy is the study of all things. It is not limited to one subject of inquiry. We can question everything.

TRUE OR FALSE:

Philosophy uses scientific approach.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Philosophy is a systematic investigation; therefore, it follows steps and procedures in the process.

TRUE OR FALSE:

In constructing our philosophy, it is ideal to ground our arguments in supernatural revelations or beliefs.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Philosophers use natural capacity (natural light or reason) to think or observe the world and people.

Philosophy is ________________.

• the study of all things

• the study of specific sciences

• the study of reasoning

• the study of logic

Select all Practical Uses of Philosophy

in Life:

• It requires a person to engage in the analysis and interpretation of concepts,

  definitions, arguments, and problems

• Through a knowledge of philosophy, problem-solving, and decision-making, crucial aspects of life can find valuable support and enrichment.

• It helps an individual to become a good communicator with the ability to adequately and clearly present ideas.

• It often improves effective communication and critical thinking by overly complicating ideas and concepts.

A branch of Philosophy that deals with questioning existence.

• Metaphysics

• Epistemology

• Ethics

• Logic

• Social Philosophy

Raises questions about reality that go beyond sense experience,

beyond ordinary science.

- What is real?

1. - Why does reality exist?

2. - How does reality exist?

• Metaphysics

• Epistemology

• Ethics

• Logic

• Social Philosophy

It deals with knowledge's nature, sources, limitations, and validity.

• Metaphysics

• Epistemology

• Ethics

• Logic

• Social Philosophy