[PHILOS 7] - Midterm Exam Guide - Everything you need to know! (12 pages long)
7 Feb 2017
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Philosophy = philos (love) + sophos (wisdom) Greek time(s) to 17th/18th centuries, anyone who pursued knowledge = philosophers. Diff. disciplines (psych, chem, physics) broke off. Lover of wisdom = no longer enough to distinguish a philosopher. What is the break down of philosophy? (1) critical evaluation of the justification of human beliefs (2) analyze the concepts and terms we use express these beliefs. Basic belief: a belief other beliefs are dependent on. Truths or falsity affect the other beliefs that depend on it (ex): belief in god. Philosophers are interested in why certain beliefs are here. Once justification is given, logical analysis can take place. Philosophers look for similarities between diff. beliefs. Analyzing beliefs = important; all beliefs have consequences (ex): a child dies because his parents refuse to give him a transfusion due to religious beliefs. Logically analyzing arguments = important to think critically about them. Thinking critically = control over your own beliefs.
