Name that Philosophy
The study of correct reasoning is called what?
Logic
He was an empiricist who felt that one could find truth by using deductive reasoning.
Aristotle
The belief in Hinduism/Buddhism, that after death one comes back as a person or animal, based on how they lived their life.
Reincarnation
This is the systematic study of using reasoning to try in answering fundamental questions about reality, morality, and knowledge.
Philosophy
He was an empiricist who felt that the best government was limited and guaranteed the natural rights of the people.
John Locke
The study of morality using philosophical methods is called what?
Ethics
He believed there were 2 worlds, one that is temporary, and one that is of the “forms” that is seen through reason.
Plato
He supposedly discovered the way to end suffering through the "4 Noble Truths".
Buddha
When one views the world through only reason, and not through the senses, it is called what?
Rationalism
He was considered to be the "first philosopher" because he looked to explain things through "natural means".
Thales
The philosophical study of reality and what makes it up is called this.
Metaphysics
He created this method that used question-and-answer tactics to argue if one’s premise was true.
Socrates
This philosophy promotes going with the flow, or to let things happen as they will. Basically, to live in harmony with nature and the world.
Daoism
When one views the knowledge of the world solely through the sensory experiences/observations it is called what?
Empiricism
Who is considered the father of modern philosophy who stated "I think therefore I am"?
Rene Descartes
What is the philosophical study of knowledge called?
Epistemology
He felt that truth was found in rationalism/thinking.
Plato
This philosophy views life's highest aim as happiness attained through moderate pleasures and the avoidance of mental disturbances.
Epicureanism
This states that truth is dependent on what the individual or society says is true.
Relativism
He created the idea of Deontological Ethics that promotes doing the right thing no matter what.
Immanuel Kant
The study of value, including aesthetic value and moral value, is called this.
Axiology
Socrates and Aristotle believed in this, which is defined as the traits of doing the right/moral thing. (Ex- Honesty, Courage, Kindness)
Virtues
The philosophical view that we can attain happiness/peace of mind by focusing on controlling what is up to us, like attitudes and intentions, and ignoring what we can’t control.
Stoicism
This is the view that states we lack knowledge in some fundamental way, and wonders if anything can really be known.
Skepticism
He helped start/enhance the idea of Utilitarianism that promotes the ethics of happiness.
John Stuart Mills