1.
What is the etymological definition of philosophy?
Philosophy is an endeavor to seek, love and pursue wisdom and truth.
2.
Define wisdom or sagacity - refer to my handout notes
Quality that enables us to make proper judgments in life based on account of the past, analysis of the present, and the goals of the future
3.
Identify at least one popular meaning of philosophy.
Philosophy is realization of a natural human desire.
4.
What are the two main branches of philosophy
The two main branches of philosophy are speculative and practical.
5.
In what sense is philosophical inquiry autobiographical?
Philosophical inquiry is autobiographical because it provides people with a fuller under- standing of the meaning of human life and thereby to provide them with a better understanding of themselves.
6.
What is the value, if any, of philosophizing?
Philosophizing can help us comprehend ourselves more fully and comprehensively, as well as teach us how to learn.
7.
what are the two faculties that define the nature of a human person?
The two faculties that define the nature of a human person are intellective and volitional nature.
8.
Identify at least two qualities of a human person that make us unique, different from other living things.
Is endowed with self-consciousness, a capacity to introspect on his or her own activities, and even his or her own existence and experience.
Has moral character and its implications, personal responsibility that flows from having dominion over his/ her own activities.
