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Name one philosopher that believed philosophy is focused on conceptual analysis
Bertrand Russell, G.E. Moore, and early Ludwig Wittgenstein
Who said this: “the philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways; the point, however, is to change it.”
Karl Marx
Name 3 phenomenologists
Heidegger, Husserl, Merleau-Ponty
Name 4 female philosophers
Simone de beavoir, Mary Wallstonecraft, Martha Naussbaum, bell hooks, Judith Butler
Who said this: "The unexamined life is not worth living"
Socrates
What is pragmatism?
Pragmatism is an American philosophical tradition that emphasizes the practical consequences of ideas as the criterion for their truth. Philosophers within this tradition argue that concepts and theories should be judged based on their ability to solve problems and address real-world concerns, rather than on their ability to correspond to an idealized reality.
What sort of knowledge can philosophy yield? (name 3)
Conceptual Clarity and Analytical Knowledge
Logical and Formal Knowledge
Ethical Understanding and Normative Knowledge
Metaphysical and Ontological Knowledge
Epistemological Knowledge and the Limits of Knowledge
Michel Foucault, Judith Butler
What is the difference between analytic and continental philosophy?
Analytic philosophy, prominent in English-speaking countries, emphasizes logical clarity, language analysis, and alignment with scientific methods. Continental philosophy, prevalent in Europe, tends to focus on historical, social, and existential contexts and often embraces more abstract or interpretive methods.
Philosophers like Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, and Albert Camus used WHAT to explore questions of existence, freedom, and the absurd
Literary works
What did Epicurus believe in?
Epicurus believed philosophy should free people from unnecessary fears and help them attain happiness. Epicurus’ Letter to Menoeceus describes how philosophy provides the knowledge needed to live a life free from the fear of death, superstition, and unfulfilled desires.
Name 2 philosophers who wrote very concise and short philosophies
Socrates, Bertrand Russell, Ludwig Witgenstein
What shifted from Plato to Aristotle?
In contrast to Plato’s idealism, Aristotle emphasized the importance of empirical observation and systematic classification in the study of the natural world. Aristotle’s philosophical methodology was grounded in inductive reasoning and the study of particular phenomena to derive general principles.
What did Peter Singer believe is the function of philosophy?
Philosophers like Peter Singer, with his utilitarian approach in Practical Ethics, argue that philosophy should prioritize real-world applications, particularly concerning moral issues like poverty, animal rights, and global justice. This application-oriented view highlights philosophy’s social relevance, suggesting that its function is to engage directly with contemporary issues.
Did Kant talk about abstract or concrete problems?
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