Philosophy
The two Greek words that Philosophy comes from and meaning
1. Philo- love of
2. sophia- wisdom
A thought, statement, or belief that correct reflects the real world.
What is Truth?
Non-belivers answer this question by saying Reality is only composed of the material or physical universe.
What is Materialism/Naturalism?
When the supernatural intervenes on the natural
What is a Miracle?
Example of Authority
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated
The study of truth knowledge, and the nature of ultimate reality.
What is Philosophy?
The two misconceptions about truth.
2. There is such a thing as "your truth."
The belief that reality is composed of both the physical and non-physical
What is Supernaturalism?
The belief that science is the only reliable method for gaining knowledge.
What is Empiricism?
Example of Intuition/Conscience
Cain knew it was wrong to kill Able
If you study scientists throughout history, you will find them to be _____________
What is Christians?
Why are feelings, desires, and wants not a good way to determine truth?
It could justify ANY belief, even ones that are opposites.
Others who think God is an impersonal force, believe reality is composed ONLY of spiritual.
What is Spiritualism?
The study of how we know what we know.
What is Epistemology?
Example of Reason/ Common Sense/ Logic
A married man cannot be a bachelor(single)
What is Truth? What is Reality?
True or False?
Truth is universal. It doesn't change from culture to culture.
What is True?
The study of the nature of reality
What is Metaphysics?
What does Empiricism claim?
Science and Christianity don't mix
Example of Personal Experience
A square peg won't fit in a round hole
Were the Christian Scientists were surprised to find their studies of the earth showed to be predictable
NO.
They knew their minds were created rationally.
________________ is a mother of modern science.
Christianity
Humans are more than physical beings and also more than spiritual beings.
What is The belief that a human is wonderfully made and designed?
The means of investigating the world through empirical observations.
What is Science?
What are the four ways to know truth even if you didn't experience?
Authority, Intuition/Conscience, Reason, Personal Experience