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2 Greek words for Philosophy Philein- love of Sophia-Wisdom or knowledge
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Philosophical steps for problem solving Define the circumstances surrounding it
Use logic, argument, the Socratic method, & opponents fallacies as tools

Epistemology The theory, questions, or study of knowledge

the branch of philosophy most interested in the question of reality and existence; can
Metaphysics
be the most controversial and abstract field of philosophy.

Axiology the study of value

one of the fields of Axiology; looks at what is right and wrong, moral character, and
Ethics
virtue.

Aesthetics deals with the artistic value or the value of self-expression.

Philosophy can be thought of as the grandfather of all the other academic disciplines

Philosphy's areas of inquiry Metaphysics, Epistemology, Ethics, Logic

refers to both an area of philosophical inquiry and a tool used to pursue knowledge,
Logic
identity valid and invalid arguments, and come to reasonable conclusions.

A standard epistemology question How do we know what we know?

The most active field of Philosphy Ethics

The most popular branch of Ethics Political Philosophy

There has been an increased interest in The Feminist Movement of the 1960s
feminist philosphy since

A allegorical philosopher (mental) Engineer

Illogical the conclusion is not supported by the premise of the argument

outlining your propositions and conclusions clearly while offering solid evidence to
Argument
support them, not only personal opinions.

Rhetoric the presentation and speaking style of an argument, no sub for logical reasoning.

Obtaining knowledge through asking questions repeatedly to get a sharpened and
Socratic Method
fine-tuned answer while also acknowledging that we know nothing.

philosopher and teacher that lived in Athens from 470 BC to 399 BC, developed the
Socrates
Socratic Method, inspired Plato and Aristotle.

A fallacy in an argument, aka begging the question, finds a conclusion based upon an
Circular Reasoning
assumption that is basically the same thing as the conclusion.

AKA False Dilemma or "either- or fallacy"; assumed that answers to questions must be
The Black or White Fallacy
one conclusion or its total opposite.

when someone tries to distract from the main point in an argument and avoid attacking
The Red Herring
the actual argument itself; occurs often in the media.

"argument against the person"; repudiating philosophical arguments based on the
Argumentum ad hominem
personal character or credentials of the person making the argument.

Straw Man misrepresenting the views of another philosopher

Giving & rebutting arguments the most basic philosophical activity

Counterarugments Challenges or criticisms to your argument that calls for you to defend your argument.

the ability to reason correctly, defend assumptions, and to anticipate and rebut
Basics of philosphizing
rebuttals.

one of the most common methods to establish something in Philosophy; to try to make
Thought experiments
yourself think something through will.
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