PHIL100J Study Guide - Final Guide: Ontological Argument, Neurochemistry, Empiricism

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Philosophy
• Course: PHIL100J
• Professor: unknown

Document Summary

Office hours: t/th 1:15-2:15, by appointment or by chance. uwangel. uwaterloo. ca. Definition of philosophy according to a fellow student y forms of reasoning and argumentation (to show how you think) Language y explore life and reality and overall meaning of existence . Argument (analogues to proof ) y premise -> conclusion y supporting evidence y a collection of premises leading to a conclusion. 4 broad categorizations of philosophy: epistemology theory of knowledge, metaphysics theory of reality, ethics good, conduct for individuals, political philosophy philosophical analysis of political system. The good and the right conduct for groups: and 2. Write philosophy as if your audience is 8th grade smartasses. Involvement into a community: someone is looking out for you y external cause that takes pressure off us y moral tenets y nothing to lose and much to be gain y mystical experiences y y y. Irrationality: belief in faith rather than rationality y evidence y explanation for selflessness etc. y.