Philosophy, meaning and concept

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1. Philosophy, Meaning & Concept Present by: Hamna b inate Ali IER, University of the punjab

2. Philosophy Philosophy is most rigorous disciplined and guarded analysis of some of the most difficult problems which man has ever faced. It required best thoughts of which a man is capable . “Henderson”

3. According Oxford Dictionary The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.

4. Definitions of Philosophy Philosophy is science of science. (Coleridge) Philosophy is the source of knowledge. (Fitche) Philosophy is a search for comprehensive view of nature, an attempt at a universal explanation of nature of things. (Henderson) Philosophy is the science which investigates the nature of being as it is in virtue of its own nature. (Aristotle)

5. According to Aristotle & Plato Philosophy is based on Logic and Reasoning .

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7. Meaning of Philosophy The word philosophy is derived from the Greek words Philian (love) and Sophia (wisdom) and means “the love of wisdom. In other words Love of knowledge. An Activity.

8. Concept of Philosophy “Mother of all Sciences” or “Mother of Disciplines”

9. Importance of philosophy Every institution of society is based on philosophic ideas, whether that institution is the law, government, religion, the family, marriage, industry, business, or education.  Philosophic thought is an inescapable part of human existence. Almost everyone has been puzzled from time to time by such essentially philosophic questions as "What does life mean?" "Did I have any existence before I was born?" and "Is there life after death?" Most people also have some kind of philosophy in the sense of a personal outlook on life. Even a person who claims that considering philosophic questions is a waste of time is expressing what is important, worthwhile, or valuable. A rejection of all philosophy is in itself philosophy.

10. Why we need to learn Philosophy?

11. It help us What to teach? & Why to teach?

12. Cont…. Develop an ideology to guide people and society. Philosophy can help improve critical thinking skills. Philosophy is a good way to know certain things. Factual Knowledge Philosophy provides the framework for which man can understand the world. Philosophy satisfy our curiosity.

13. History of Philosophy Thales of Miletus  was an ancient. Greek philosopher who is often considered the first philosopher and the father of Western philosophy.

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