INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY GRADE 12- HUMSS TTH 1PM-3PM
DOING PHILOSOPHY What comes to your mind when you encounter the word Philosophy?
LEARNING OBJECTIVES DISTINGUISH A HOLISTIC POINT OF VIEW FROM A PARTIAL POINT OF VIEW
WHAT I KNOW It is an activity that requires a person to examine his or her thoughts, feelings and actions and learn from experience. A. Reflection B. Questioning C. Wondering D. Reasoning
WHAT I KNOW What is the science and art of correct thinking? A. Ethics B. Aesthetics C. Metaphysics D. Logic
Philosophy Philos - “Love”, Sophia- “Wisdom” Philosopher- Lover of Wisdom
Definition As a path towards the attainment of knowledge Is the knowledge of all things through their ultimate causes, acquired through the use of reason”
Ask the difference between knowledge and wisdom Knowledge is knowing that tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing not to put it in fruit salad. Philosophy is asking if ketchup is a fruit shake. GIVE OTHER EXAMPLES.
STATEMENTS “The unexamined life is not worth living” “He who wants a why to live for can bear with almost any how”
EVALUATION The learners will be grouped and will be tasked to come up with a word web map based on their understanding of the discussion. Write 3 associated words with philosophy.