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Doing Philosophy - What Is It

Doing philosophy involves raising intelligent questions, formulating and evaluating arguments logically, and contemplating the mysteries of life. It is a process of inquiry to find significance and meaning. Practicing philosophy helps develop critical thinking skills and a holistic perspective by reflecting deeply on one's experiences before making conclusions. The skills of philosophical reflection include observing, thinking critically and analytically, and gaining a broader understanding.

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Doing Philosophy - What Is It

Doing philosophy involves raising intelligent questions, formulating and evaluating arguments logically, and contemplating the mysteries of life. It is a process of inquiry to find significance and meaning. Practicing philosophy helps develop critical thinking skills and a holistic perspective by reflecting deeply on one's experiences before making conclusions. The skills of philosophical reflection include observing, thinking critically and analytically, and gaining a broader understanding.

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MELC Topic 1

Holistic vs. Partial Perspective

Lesson for the Day


Doing Philosophy –
What is it?
Lesson Primer
Introductory Lessons
Review of Previous Lessons:
Philosophy:
1. Etymology, Definition, Philosophy & Science
2. History of Philosophy – The Origin
3. History of Philosophy – The Greek Philosophers
4. History of Philosophy – Western & Eastern Philo
Review of Previous Discussion
Holistic Perspective Vs. Partial Point Of View
Things are not always as the appear.
Sometime we make quick assumptions
about people, circumstances, and
situations. We judge them, label them,
and put them in a box, not recognizing
that there is a much bigger picture.
Tap into
your
wisdom
to see
the
bigger
picture
MELC Topic 1
Holistic Perspective vs. Partial Point of View

Lesson 2
What is Doing
Philosophy?
“Before You
Judge Someone”
by Jay Shetty/YouTube
Doing Philosophy

Philosophers:
➢ don’t give opinions, speculate, or
talk aimlessly.
➢use logical analysis in evaluating the
reasoning in arguments about
philosophical questions.
What is Doing Philosophy?

it is the act of
raising a valid or
intelligent
questions
What is Doing Philosophy?
it is the act of
•formulating and evaluating arguments
and be able to rationally evaluate them in
the end.
What is Doing Philosophy?
it is the act of
• meditating and arguing in a logical manner
What is Doing Philosophy?

it is the act of
• contemplating or
searching about
the mystery of life,
its value and
relevance.
What is Doing Philosophy?
it is the act
•of asking questions
•of reflecting
We have to develop
this way of thinking
because reality is
.

basically complex.
Philosophy as a Process
▪ Philosophy is used
as a method
of inquiry.
▪ It is a process
or finding
significance
in existence.
“Having” a Philosophy
vs.
“Doing” Philosophy
■Everyone has a philosophy, a
collection of beliefs that guide
actions.
■“Doing” philosophy is to actively
and critically think about beliefs.
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Doing Philosophy
Philosophy is not blind obedience.

position,
titles,
economic
status,
hearsay
.
A philosopher is a meaning-searcher

• Aristotle said:” All men by nature desire to


know.”
• The object of this knowing, by its very essence,
is the truth.
.
• This discovery of truth, for it to be called
wisdom, must lead to a life of virtue.
• Real happiness then is leading a life of virtue.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
• Why do we search for the truth?
• Why do we long for wisdom?
• Is it not our human nature that we are not fully
satisfied of where and who we are?

It is our
. nature. Even if we deny the
truth, this will continue to haunt or
trouble us.
Doing philosophy as a lifetime process

The more we know,


the more we do not know.
The more we have,
the more we want more.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Doing Philosophy
•Philosophy helps break in the surface
of life to confront deeper questions.
•Philosophy helps students explore,
reflect, and think critically to enrich
their lives.

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Process of Doing Philosophy
In the process of doing philosophy, it is
critical to have a holistic point of view—the
perception of looking at all aspects of a
situation first before making a conclusion.
Some other skills involved in doing
philosophy are critical, logical, and analytical
thinking, observation, and communicative
skills.
Philosophical reflection
➢the process by which a person
undergoes a deep, meditative state to
evaluates his or her experiences first
before making any related action.
➢enables thought to be looked into using
a deeper, holistic perspective.
✓Making reflections facilitate deeper
thinking and understanding of the self.
✓In the process, one can learn more
about himself or herself, including
personal beliefs, ideals, or values.
✓Learning from your previous mistakes
and not repeating them again
✓Evaluating and knowing the best choice
from a set of options
✓Gaining a holistic point of view first
before making any conclusion
ENRICHMENT
(LMS Activities)
What
does it
mean to
‘think out
of the
box’?
What
does
it
mean?

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