PHILO WK 1.pdf Define Philosophy. Trace the historical development of philosophy. Realize the importance of studying Philosophy.

Define Philosophy.
Trace the historical development of philosophy.
Realize the importance of studying Philosophy.

2. Using a Concept Map, write words that can
be associated with “Philosophy”. Write as
many words as you can.

3. 1.Define Philosophy.
2.Trace the historical development of
philosophy.
3.Realize the importance of studying
Philosophy.

4. Philosophia
Philos–“Love” Sophia–“Wisdom”
“LOVE OF WISDOM ”
Philosopher –“Lover of Wisdom”

5. It is the pursuit of wisdom, truth, and
knowledge.
Study of general and fundamental
problems, connected with existence,
knowledge, values, reason, mind, and
language.

6. Aims to deepen understanding.
By doing this, we learn to think better, to
act more wisely, and thereby help to
improve the quality of all our lives.
It hones your ability to construct and
articulate cogent arguments of your own.
Improves problem-solving and decision
making.

7. •Philosophy traces its roots in Ancient Greece
in the 6th Century BCE.
•Traditions had it that Pythagoras, a Greek
mathematician, first coined the word
Philosophy.
•He used this term to classify three classes of
people who attended the ancient Olympic
Games as lovers of gain, lovers of honor, and
lovers of knowledge or wisdom (Caraan2016,

8. •He favored the third class for not being
driven by profit nor honor. Instead, they
sought ways to arrive at the truth. He then
called these people as philosophers.
•Among the ancient Greeks, philosophers
became pioneers in history, biology,
medicine, mathematics, astronomy, and
even physics.

9. 1. What are the major branches
of Philosophy?
2. Differentiate each branch.