Starting Points in Philosophy

 I. Introduction


Philosophy is defined as love of wisdom. From an etymological standpoint, there are 2 words that provides a starting point of understanding philosophy.

Philea means love. However, the greek word denotes love for a friend or neighbour. Love for a friend or neighbor means not only an absence of harm but a compassionate connection to a person.

Sophia means wisdom. However, wisdom is not an exact idea but a compounded that carries insights, experiences and even discernment. It appeals to be practical and reasonable. 

Bringing these ideas, Philosophy might mean a love of wisdom for your fellow man, the practice of knowledge for the benefit of a friend or a person. etc. 

Technically, Philosophy is the practice of searching for meaning with the realities of life and its elements.

 Philosophy seeks to understand life and thus make a person wise. 



II. Activity

1) How can philosophy make you wise?

2) How will you know that  a person has wisdom? 



Comments

  1. UnknownAugust 28, 2021 at 12:19 PM

    1. Philosophy make me wise when it leads me to better understand the existence of things.

    2. A wise person is the one who sincerely apply in his life the things that he learnt from both theoretical and experience.

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  2. Erika Adriano, MACE-GCAugust 28, 2021 at 1:41 PM

    Erika Adriano, MACE-GC

    1. As you develop love for wisdom (philosophy), you will want to know and pursue wisdom and hopefully achieve wisdom in the process.
    It can lead a person to assess the quality of experience and make good judgement as needed.

    2. A wise person fears the Lord (Prov. 9:10), listen and observes intently to words, actions, and attitudes; they reflect broad experiences; relays accurate and verified knowledge; and has good judgement-beneficial results to him/herself and the society he/she belongs.
    I personally observed the wise persons that I looked up to are often selfless, they freely share what they know, listens, and does not dominate the discussion. They usually exhibit a growth mindset as well - as I remember Socratic paradox of 'I know that I know nothing', following the 'law of the learner' always aiming to understand.

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  3. Mia Balabag,MACE-GCAugust 31, 2021 at 9:41 PM

    1) How can philosophy make you wise?
    Basing on the mentioned definition: philosophy being the practice of knowledge for the benefit of a friend or a person, and knowledge, pertaining to wisdom that comes from insights, experiences and discernment, Philosophy allows one to seek how to be of help/ service or how to be productive for others. Practicing knowledge that is advantageous for others makes one wise.
    2) How will you know that a person has wisdom?
    I would say that a person who is wise chose his behavior and manners of speaking in a way that is aligned to his values and beliefs in life. For instance, one who values respect, would speak respectfully towards those who he is speaking: ensuring to talk in an understandable manner, avoiding prejudicial words, and with appropriate tone.

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