Lesson 2- Doing Philosophy part 1...pptx

Doing philosophy

1. DOING PHILOSOPHY

2. LEARNING TARGETS I can… Distinguish a holistic perspective from a partial point of view. Realize the value of doing philosophy in obtaining a broad perspective on life Make a philosophical reflection on a concrete situation from a holistic perspective

3. PYTHAGORAS 3 KINDS OF PEOPLE GAIN HONOUR WISDOM

4. WHAT IS PHILOSOPHY ?

5. PHILOSOPHY ? φιλοσοφία φίλος σοφία “LOVING” “WISDOM”

6. THREE CONCEPTIONS 1. FUNDAMENTAL VALUES OR BASIC ASSUMPTIONS 2. REFLECTING ON AND ANALYZING ONE’S BELIEFS 3. RECONSTRUCTED BELIEF OR VALUE SYSTEM

7. 1. FUNDAMENTAL VALUES OR BASIC ASSUMPTIONS These are deeply held beliefs or principles that people take for granted. Example: Believing that “honesty is always the best policy” without questioning it. Assuming that men should be the primary breadwinners in a family.

8. 2. REFLECTING ON AND ANALYZING ONE’S BELIEFS This involves consciously thinking about and questioning your own values, assumptions, and beliefs. Example: Asking yourself, “Why do I think that people who don’t go to college are less successful?” Realizing that your belief in gender roles may be influenced by culture and not by ability.

9. 3. RECONSTRUCTED BELIEF OR VALUE SYSTEM A reconstructed value system is when an individual adopts new values or reinterprets old ones based on new insights, experiences, or understanding. Example: Changing your view from “success only means earning a lot of money” to “success means living a fulfilling and meaningful life.” Rejecting the belief that only traditional families are valid and embracing the value of diversity in family structures.

10. MAJOR BRANCHES 1. ETHICS 2. AESTETHICS 3. EPISTEMOLOGY 4. LOGIC 5. METAPHYSICS

11. ETHICS ēthos HUMAN CONDUCT

12. ETHICS ēthos What is the right thing to do? Example: Deciding whether to tell a painful truth or protect someone’s feelings with a lie. Debating if stealing to feed your hungry family is justifiable.

13. AESTETHICS aisthētikos IDEA OF BEAUTIFUL

14. AESTETHICS aisthētikos What makes something beautiful or meaningful in art? Example: Debating whether graffiti is art or vandalism. Wondering why some people find classical music moving while others don’t.

15. EPISTEMOLOGY epistēmē KNOWLEDGE

16. EPISTEMOLOGY epistēmē How do we know what we know? Example: Questioning whether information on social media is reliable. Wondering, “Can I trust my senses to know what’s real?”

17. LOGIC logikē REASONING

18. LOGIC logikē What makes an argument valid or sound? Example: Identifying flaws in an advertisement’s reasoning. Using logic to win a debate or solve a puzzle.

19. METAPHYSICS ta meta ta phusika NATURE OF REALITY

20. METAPHYSICS ta meta ta phusika What is real? Example: Asking, “Do we have free will or is everything predetermined?” Wondering if the soul exists beyond the physical body.

21. BRIEF HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY

22. TRACING HISTORY 1. The class will be divided into 5 groups and research on the assigned period on the History of Philosophy including: Timeline range, 3–5 key philosophers, main philosophical contributions or questions addressed Create a visual timeline that includes: d ates and sequence of philosophers, i mages (e.g., portraits, symbols), b rief descriptions or quotes Assign group roles: leader – manages time and tasks, researchers – gather and summarize content, designers – create the visual layout, presenters – explain the timeline to the class Prepare a short group presentation (3–5 minutes) explaining: key developments in your period, how the period connects to the next, the lasting impact of the ideas

23. TRACING HISTORY Criteria Points Historical Accuracy 15 Clarity and Organization 10 Depth of Analysis/Explanation 15 Creativity and Visual Appeal 5 Presentation & Collaboration 5 Total 50

24. TRACING HISTORY Group 1: Pre-Philosophical Period (Mythological Thinking to 600 BCE) Group 2: Pre-Socratic Period (600 BCE – 470 BCE) and Socratic Period (470 BCE – 300 BCE) Group 3: Medieval Period (300 CE – 1500 CE) Group 4: Modern and Contemporary Period (1500 CE – Present))

25. PRE- PHILOSOPICAL PERIOD BABYLONIANS CHINESE HINDUS EGYPTIANS GREEKS

26. PRE SOCRATIC PERIOD

27. PRESOCRATICPERIOD Presentations are communication tools that can be used as demonstrations, lectures, speeches, reports, and more. Presentations are communication tools that can be used as demonstrations, lectures, speeches, reports, and more. Your title here Your title here

28. SOCRATIC PERIOD

29. MEDIEVAL PERIOD

30. MODERN PERIOD

31. CONTEMPORARY PERIOD