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What Is Philosophy?

What Is Philosophy?. The Definition: Philosophy is…. a study of ideas about human nature in relation to the reality in which we live. a guide for living because the issues it addresses are basic and pervasive. And…. It determines the course we take in life… and how we treat other people.

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What Is Philosophy?

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  1. What Is Philosophy?

  2. The Definition: Philosophy is… • a study of ideas about human nature in relation to the reality in which we live. • a guide for living because the issues it addresses are basic and pervasive.

  3. And… • It determines the course we take in life… and how we treat other people.

  4. Philosophical Topics: • Metaphysics – the theory of reality • Epistemology – the theory of knowledge • Ethics – the theory of moral values • Politics – the theory of legal rights & government • Aesthetics – the theory of the nature of art

  5. Ethics: Definition (from Philosophy: Who Needs It? by Ayn Rand • Applies to every aspect of life… • Our character, actions, values… • Determines our relationship to all existence. • Defines a code of values… • To guide choices & actions… • That determine the course of our life.

  6. Therefore… • Ethics involves asking questions about life. • Ethics requires examining right & wrong conduct. • Ethics requires examining good & bad values. • Ethics assists us in how to behave.

  7. It is also about self-restraint… • Not doing what you have the power to do. An act isn’t proper simply because it is permissible or you can get away with it.

  8. Not doing what you have the right to do. There is a big difference between what you have the right to do and what is right to do.

  9. Not doing what you want to do. An ethical person often chooses to do more than the law requires and less than the law allows.

  10. Principles of Ethical Behavior: • The touchstone of a person’s character is HONESTY, including truth & justice. • The end never justifies the means. • If any element of a case is evil (actions, motives, consequences), the action itself is considered wrong.

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