What is philosophy? Oldest discipline (if you want to call it a discipline) Love for wisdom “Man’s search for meaning” –Vitaliano R. Gorospe, SJ (in Bernardo, 2016, p.6) Man (x) People (sexist!) Asking questions (the manner and act as sometimes more important than the answer)
Sangkatutak ang tanong natin sa buhay… Bakit natalo si Pacman? Bakit mukang addict si Lady Gaga? Bakit kailangan ng Algebra? Bakit mahal kita?
Seryosong mga tanong… Bakit may k ahi r apan? Saan nagmula ang lahat? Sino ako? Anong kahulugan ng buhay ko?
What is philosophy? Philosophy as a science: study of the processes governing thought and conduct (Zulueta et al., 2000, p. 2) Philosophy is the art of rational thought It teaches not what to think, but how to think Better world view
Sophistry/Pamimilosopo Merriam-webster
Who should study Philosophy? Who needs it? We are all philosophers. –Aynd Rand ABSTRACTION:
Why engage in philosophy? Encounter with friends or people close to us Beauty of nature / the world Challenges in the everyday life Diverse human experiences (Bernardo, 2016, p.1)
BRANCHES OF PHILOSOPHY Epistemology Study of the origin, structures, methods, nature, limit, and veracity (truth, reliability, validity) of human knowledge Includes Logic Linguistic concerns Philosophy of science (Zulueta et al., 2000, pp. 3-4)
BRANCHES OF PHILOSOPHY Metaphysics Deals with reality Its nature, meaning, and existence From Greek word “meta” (beyond) and “physikon” nature Nature of mind, self consciousness, nature of religion (existence of God as metaphysical question), the soul Examination of time, space, cause, and chance (Zulueta et al., 2000, pp. 3-4)
LET’S REMEMBER: TO GROW YOURSELF, YOU MUST KNOW YOURSELF. JOHN C. MAXWELL
FILIPINO THINKING: FROM LOCAL TO GLOBAL
THREE DIMENSIONS OF FILIPINO THOUGHT 1. LOOB Kagandahang-loob, kabutihang-loob, and kalooban are terms that show sharing of one’s self to others.
1. intermediaries or go-betweens 2. the values of loyalty 3. hospitality 4. pakikisama (camaraderie 5. Respect to authority
PRINCIPLE OF HARMONY Filipino looks at himself as a self, as a total whole- as a “person”, conscious of his freedom, proud of his human dignity, and sensitive to the violation of these two.
THREE DIMENSIONS OF FILIPINO THOUGHT 2. Filipino Philosophy of Time a human being is like a bird who flies up and goes down. proves that he believes in the gulong ng palad, “wheel of fortune”
As the saying goes, “If one has reached the lowest ebb, there is no way to go but up.”
Filipino Time is mistakenly interpreted as always delayed in the committed time of arrival.
“Sieta Time” or “Power naps” is also important for Filipino cultre that must not be necessarily considered negative.
THREE DIMENSIONS OF FILIPINO THOUGHT 3. Bahala Na literally means to leave everything to God who is Bathala in the vernacular. the most outstanding Filipino virtues as perceived as courage to take risks.
FILIPINO THOUGHT AND VALUES: POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE ASPECTS 1. UTANG NA LOOB reciprocating debts of gratitude between coordinates and subordinates holds the whole group together.
2. BAYANIHAN helping others in times of need.
PHILOSOPHY: TRANSCENDING AND AIMING FOR A LIFE OF ABUNDANCE ABUNDANCE comes from the latin term, “abundare” meaning, “to overflow nonstop.” is out flowing than incoming.
Abundance is not what we gather but what we scatter. abundance is not what we keep but what we give away. abundance is not what we hold but what we share.
Abundance is a choice Abundance is to evolve into a higher being