What branch philosophy deals with questions regarding reality and existence?

Uses human reasoning to investigate the existence, cause and principles which govern all things

He proposed that everything that exist is based on a higher order or plan which he called logos

Refers to the state of existence of things independent of human consciousness

He is known for the practical aspects of his philosophical inquires and was considered a leading scientist in ancient times. He is credited for several inventions such as Archimedes screw.

He was a practical philosopher and believed that philosophy could enable man to live a life of happiness

Emphasis on the the human person; use of philosophy to understand society, nature, and humanity

Emphasis on morality, virtue, calm, and emotional fortitude

Believed that philosophy is concerned with uncovering the truth trough systematic argumentation and theory.

He devoted himself to studying the causes of natural phenomena. He was among the first to propose that matter is composed of tiny particles called atoms

Reason and logic is considered the basis of knowledge and belief; man has innate knowledge that can be accessed through intuition or deduction.

Man Needs to philosophize because of ? you can choose as many as you like.

Man will never understand the human condition and the meaning of life

Fulfillment of duties and behavior in accordance with the established order.

Based on a belief in a Supreme Beings or deities.

Belief in pantheon gods, with three main gods; Brahma, Shiva, And Vishnu

Belief in cycle of birth and rebirth

Sureness of a specific knowledge; perfect knowledge that is free from error and doubt

When philosophers employ a skeptical attitude in

looking at truthfulness of ideas.

Individual actions contribute to either a good or bad effect in a person's life

Belief on one God (monotheism), who has a role in the ultimate destiny of mankind; The Jewish people are God's chosen people.

Rejects the idea of a Creator and considers the universe as eternal and unceasing.

The four noble truth describe worldly existence as imperfect and influenced by earthly desires and suffering (dukkha)

Said man needs to philosophize because of doubt.

Said man needs to philosophize because of Experience.

Said man needs to philosophize because of sense of wonder.

Based on imagination, imagined scenarios to illustrate a theory.

systematic analysis of the validity of arguments and statements.

Based on Rationalism.

Based on Empiricism.

Related concepts are purpose and origin

Deals with Beauty

Study of Causality

A perspective which shows that each

event is determined or influenced by a specific set of

events or factors.

Ability of a person to choose among possible actions. Choice can either be from freewill or Influenced by other factors.

Series of question

Which is Different:

Usually taken for granted in philosophical discussion

because it is already considered true.

Best option is the one with less assumptions/question.

God is believed to have created the universe and is present everywhere and everything.

Human’s way of thinking about the world; includes its own views and beliefs.

Question dealing with our own correctness and values.

Seek to question the very framework upon which people base their own beliefs and views

Aristotle created...

The Head of the Philosophos