Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Basics of Philosophy

statue of Socrates holding scrolls

Basics of philosophy:
  • Metaphysics - existence and nature of reality.
  • Epistemology - knowledge, how and what we know.
  • Ethics - how people should act, what is good and valuable.
  • Aesthetics - art and beauty.
  • Logic - good reasoning by valid inference and demonstration.
  • Political - how people should interact in a proper society.
Contemplate and add a comment below:
*Which branch/doctrine of philosophy stands out to you as most interesting or most important?
*Research a philosopher and share something unique about that person.
*Choose a historical period or movement/school and share something you learned.