2. The students are expected to:
1. discuss philosophy and its importance as a
discipline and a means for understanding life;
2. identify the practical uses of philosophy in life;
3. appreciate the value of philosophy in daily life;
and
4. reflect on how philosophy becomes a part of
their lives.

3. “The unexamined life is not
worth living.”
- Socrates

4. Read and consider the following discussion that a high
school teacher had with one of his students.
Teacher: Taylor, tell me what you
want to be when you grow
up?
Taylor: I want to be happy Sir!
Teacher: You failed to
comprehend my question,
Taylor.
Taylor: Sir, you do not know
what life is all about!

5. Processing Questions:
1. Do you think that Taylor’s answer was appropriate for
her teacher’s question?
2. What do you think was Taylor’s interpretation of her
teacher’s question?
3. Based on her responses, what kind of student do you
imagine Taylor to be?
4. If you were Taylor’s teacher, how would you respond
to her?
5. How is philosophy related to this situation?

6. Since we all have a propensity for
wondering and doubting, we all have
the capacity to philosophize. We are
able to think back on our past
experiences, and we are constantly
seeking new knowledge. A person's
need to philosophize might be linked
to their sense of wonder (Plato),
doubt (Rene Descartes), desire to
understand challenging experiences
(Karl Jaspers), and love of wisdom.

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8. The term "philosophy" is derived
from two Greek terms, philos
(love) and sophia (wisdom), which
the ancient Greeks first used to
describe to "love of wisdom"
before using it in pertaining to the
field of study that uses human
reason to delve into the
fundamental causes, factors, and
laws that underlie everything.
People who practice philosophy
are known as "lovers of wisdom”

9. Pythagoras
 Mathematician and scientist Pythagoras founded a
school of scholars committed to the study of philosophy
and religion. He is credited with developing the
Pythagorean Theorem.
Heraclitus
 No man ever steps in the same river twice, according to
Heraclitus, who believed that everything in existence is
founded on a greater order or plan known as logos.
Change is a permanent part of the human condition.

10. Democritus
 He was one of the first to suggest that matter is formed
of microscopic pieces termed atoms in his investigation
of the origins of natural events.
Diogenes of Sinope
 He was a well-known proponent of leading a simple,
moral life, believed that one should not only speak
about virtue but also demonstrate it by words and
deeds. Because of his frequent focus on austerity and
simplicity, he was said to have lived like a beggar.

11. Epicurus
Epicureanism is a philosophical school
which holds that wisdom and simple living
will lead to a life free of fear and misery.
Epicurus' philosophy holds that man can
live a life of enjoyment.

12. Socrates
 Socrates, who is regarded as the greatest philosopher of
all time, did not regard himself as "wise" but rather as a
"midwife" who assisted inquiring minds in acquiring
wisdom. He held the view that philosophy might help a
man lead a good life.
 He created the Socratic Method, a method for studying a
subject by constructing a sequence of questions that
allow the student to assess and analyze his or her
understanding of and opinions on the subject.

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14. Plato
 As Socrates’ student, Plato recorded his teacher's lessons
and added some of his own thoughts.
 He founded the Academy, the first higher education
institution of its kind in the Western World, and his views
are regarded as the cornerstone of Western philosophy.
The Academy was the first school of higher learning to use
the dialectic method of inquiry, which involves discussing
two opposing viewpoints in an effort to gain new
information.

15. Aristotle
 Aristotle studied logic and helped develop the
formal method of analyzing reasoning that
gave rise to deductive reasoning, the process
by which specific statements are examined in
order to draw a conclusion or generalization.
He was a prominent student of Plato and
attended the academy.

16. The study of philosophy can be seen as
a method of dissecting ideas and
frameworks. It is also regarded as a
method of investigating a specific field
of knowledge. The discipline of
philosophy has its own objectives,
issues, and methods of operation.
Along with using information acquired
from various disciplines of study, it
does not merely rely on its own
findings. And finally, philosophy is a
contemplative and introspective

17. 1. Aesthetics
 Aesthetics examines what makes something "beautiful"
and what constitutes beauty.
2. Logic
 The area of philosophy known as logic is concerned with
sound judgment.
3. Epistemology
 The topic of epistemology is the nature of knowledge
and understanding.
Branches of Philosophy:

18. 4. Ethics
 The field of ethics is concerned with moral issues and
conundrums.
5. Political Philosophy
 Political philosophy examines governments and
addresses issues related to justice, authority, and
citizens' rights and obligations.
6. Metaphysics
 Metaphysics addresses issues with existence and reality.
Branches of Philosophy:

19. 7. Philosophy of the Human Person
 In order to know the truth about the human
person, philosophy of the human person
examines the human being from a
philosophical perspective, combining and
synthesizing the various areas of philosophy
and other fields of study.
Branches of Philosophy:

20. Practical Uses of Philosophy in Our Lives:
1. A person can engage in critical examination and interpretation of
ideas, definitions, claims, and issues through the study of
philosophy.
2. Philosophy enhances decision-making and problem-solving.
3. A philosopher is an effective communicator who can articulate
his or her thoughts convincingly.
4. One anticipated outcome of philosophy is wisdom, which is the
capacity for knowledge to be applied to daily life, particularly in
the context of making wise decisions and exercising good
judgment.
5. Understanding philosophy can aid in personal growth.

21. Describe a time in your life when you were able
to engage in philosophy (using a poster,
slogan, essay, song, poetry, or other creative
medium). What problem or set of
circumstances made you feel the need to
philosophize? How did philosophy aid you in
dealing with your circumstance?

22. Directions: Identify what is asked in each number.
1. What field of study or profession looks into the
fundamental causes, motivations, and guiding principles
that underlie everything using human reason?
2. What does philosophia, the Greek word for philosophy,
mean?
3. According to the Greek philosopher Plato, a person's
sense of __________ is what gives philosophy its
impetus.
4. No one can ever cross the same river more than once,

23. 5. This, according to Rene Descartes, is the fifth reason
individuals philosophize.
6. TRUE OR FALSE. In philosophy, it is crucial to understand our
views and the reasons behind them.
7. Whose studies in logic resulted in the development of a
formal method of deductive reasoning analysis?
8. Who was regarded as the greatest philosopher in antiquity?
9. His dialectic method was one of his most important
contributions.
10. Which area of philosophy deals with moral issues and
conundrums?

24. Answer Key:
1. Philosophy
2. Love of Wisdom
3. Wonder
4. Heraclitus
5. Doubt
6. True
7. Aristotle
8. Socrates
9. Plato
10.Ethics

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