PHL100Y1- Midterm Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 26 pages long!)
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Phl100y - lecture 0: why do philosophy? http://tinyurl. com/9ltvur6. Ability to make a point with clarity and precision. How to identify and pursue new lines of inquiry (creativity) Unlike religion i). philosophy deals in arguments, not texts ii). for philosophy, nothing is sacred. Unlike science i) philosophy has no consensus on methods for answering its questions. It"s always trying to find some, but as soon as it succeeds it becomes science. Like science i) it proceeds by argument and is always open to refutation. Like i) exploration of what it is to be human, of human life, and its place in nature. In philosophy, its both argument and redescription that can change your vision. There shows the commonalities and contrasts with religion, science and literature. What is an argument? ( a connected series of statements to establish a definite proposition m. python) Deductive is sound (valid and true premises) Non-deductive (providing a good reason to believe the conclusion)
