Introduction to The Nature of Philosophy.pptx

Powerpoint presentation on the Nature of Philosophy

1. About Contact Home PHILOSOPHY Philosophy – from the Greek words “ philo ” which means love, and “ sophia ” which means wisdom. Philosophy is the “love of wisdom”

2. About Contact Home PHILOSOPHY Philosophy is the study of fundamental questions about life, knowledge, reality, values, and existence. It seeks to understand the nature of things through reason and logic.

3. About Contact Home The Nature of Philosophy Understanding the Foundations of Thought

4. About Contact Home Guide Questions Why is it important to study the nature of Philosophy? Is it possible for a discipline to develop and flourish without philosophy? Why or why not? What are the characteristics of a philosophic question?

5. About Contact Home Lesson Objectives Understand the nature of philosophy. Appreciate the importance of philosophy as a mother discipline. Identify the three characteristics of a philosophical question.

6. “What is the meaning of life?” “What time is lunch?”

7. About Contact Home Characteristics of a Philosophical Question According to Isaiah Berlin , philosophical questions: 🌍 Are Broad or General 🌀 Have No Single Methodology 🎈 May Seem Trivial or Impractical Examples: “ What is reality ?” “ What is the purpose of life ?”

8. About Contact Home Characteristics of a Philosophical Question According to Isaiah Berlin , philosophical questions: 🌍 Are Broad or General 🌀 Have No Single Methodology 🎈 May Seem Trivial or Impractical Examples: “What is reality?” “What is the purpose of life?”

9. About Contact Home Philosophy – The Mother Discipline

10. About Contact Home Philosophy – The Mother Discipline Ancient inquiries into the nature of things were called “ phusis ”.

11. About Contact Home Philosophy – The Mother Discipline Ancient inquiries into the nature of things were called “ phusis ”. Philosophy laid the groundwork for structured academic disciplines.

12. About Contact Home From Myths to Reason – The Birth of Philosophy Greeks relied heavily on mythological stories for answers. To please gods, they offered sacrifices (Poseidon, Demeter, etc.). These beliefs shifted when thinkers sought natural explanations.

13. About Contact Home THALES Born ~650 B.C., from Miletus (modern-day Turkey). Asked: “What is the world made of?” “Is there something that never changes?” First recorded philosopher to challenge myths with reason and curiosity.

14. About Contact Home THALES Born ~650 B.C., from Miletus (modern-day Turkey). Asked: “What is the world made of?” “Is there something that never changes?” First recorded philosopher to challenge myths with reason and curiosity.

15. About Contact Home Application: Write your own philosophical question about life or society. Rubric : Relevance to human experience (5 pts) Depth and complexity (5 pts) Clarity of expression (5 pts)

16. About Contact Home Short Quiz: Define philosophy in one sentence. List one reason why philosophy is foundational. Name one characteristic of a philosophical question.

17. About Contact Home WHY PHILOSOPHICAL QUESTIONS MATTER While they may seem unanswerable, they: 🧭 Push boundaries of thought. 🚀 Inspire discovery. 🏛️ Give rise to law, science, ethics. Asking deep questions brings meaning and progress.

18. About Contact Home LESSON SUMMARY Philosophy began when thinkers like Thales questioned tradition. It remains essential for developing critical thinking and foundational knowledge. Understanding philosophy empowers students to explore life more deeply.

19. About Contact Home Why understand Philosophy? Philosophy helps us explore existence, reality, knowledge, and values. Encourages a mindset of critical thinking and deep questioning. Influences other fields — from science to ethics — by providing foundations.

20. About Contact Home Can Disciplines Develop Without Philosophy? Philosophy is like a blueprint for intellectual pursuits. Other disciplines — science, law, politics — emerged because someone asked "why?" and "how?". Without it, fields lack the depth to confront foundational questions.

21. About Contact Home Exit Ticket: Write one insight you gained about philosophy today.