[PHI1104] - Midterm Exam Guide - Ultimate 51 pages long Study Guide!

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Period where thinkers are trying to make a new world view that is arguably the one we currently have. Started by galileo and reaches its high point with newton. Relationship of math/logic/science and how they are related to religion/ethics. *tests and final are long answer questions & thinking critically. Introduction philosophy: can human beings ever aspire to know the world as it is objectively or is everything seen through a subjective lens? discussion or are they are always subjective (can be no discussion) Beginning with the assumption that the minds are leaning towards. Authors are systematic thinkers see how the questions are connected. Metaphysics the big questions (does god exist?) Critical thinking application of logic to arguments in ordinary language. Philosopher does not accept anything as true unless someone has made a through faith instead, we accept it as true because we just believe. People turn to traditions, cultures, texts etc. objectivity. The method of philosophy good argument/demonstration for it.