Introduction to

philosophy
 When we were younger…
ed to ask a lot of questions from our par

Where did I come from?

Why are there clouds?
Why is the sky blue?
Why can’t I go out?
“philos” “sophia”
love Wisdom/ knowledge
Therefore…

PHILOSOPHY
Is the love of wisdom.

Attempts to answer life’s BIG questions.

Is about examining OURSELVES & our
Beliefs.
 “Who am I?”
“Why am I here?”
“What should I
do with my life?”
“The Unexamined
is not worth living.
-Socrate
BRANCHES OF
PHILOSOPHY
 ETHICS
LOGIC AESTHETICS

EPISTEMOLOGY
METAPHYSICS
Meta-physics
-Responsible for the study of
existence.
-It says whether the world is real, or
merely an illusion
Examples of Metaphysical questi
What is time?
Is time real or an illusion?

Could time be cyclic?

Epistemology
- the study of our method of
acquiring knowledge.
-It is concerned with how our minds
are related to reality, and whether
these relationships are valid or
invalid
 Examples of Epistemology:

You say that you “know” that the earth

tly grounded on the beliefs that you choo

to accept.
ethics
- deals with what is the proper
course of action for man.
-It is the study of right and wrong
in human endeavors
Ethics is a requirement for human
life. It is our means of deciding a
course of action. Without it, our
actions would be random and
aimless.
“What Should I do?”
aesthetics
-The study of art: what art consists
of, as well as the purpose behind it.
-is important because it delves into the
reason why art has always existed, the
burning need of mankind through the
ages to see the world in a different,
clear way.
Question:
Is this an “Art”?

Why / Why not?

Is it beautiful?
Offensive?
Why?
logic
- The study of the laws and forms of
argument
Examples :
Only fish oil contains Omega 3.
Only foods that contain Omega 3
help with brain development.

What could be our conclusio

All that helps with brain development

is fish oil.
Assignment:
Based from your personal point of
view, what is PHILOSOPHY and how
can it deepen your understanding
about life?
 END.
Thank you very much! 