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PHILOSOPHY
-derived from the Greek word “ philein” or philla ( love) and sophia
( wisdom)knowledge of wisdom or love of
wisdomrefers to an attitude toward certain
activities-parent science ( gave birth to
natural, physical & social science)
Importance of Philosophy
a. aimed to make man a full man
b. guide in making right decision
c. provides framework within which we can think & act intelligently
d. provide student ability to synthesize, criticize, systematize, assimilate & evaluate variety of knowledge
PHILOSOPHY
- ultimate knowledge
- work with factsmethods
(interpretation explanation)
- outlook ( total &
comprehensive)
SCIENCE - knowledge of
facts- Determine facts
- Facts are its end product- Methods:
observation, experimentation, description, explanation)
- Outlook: partial and detailed/ particular situation
PHILOSOPHY
Interprets and appreciate
Concerned with interpreting other plans of experience
Values reality and knowledge
Broader beauty
Beauty is theoretically treated
ARTS
Interprets and appreciate
Enjoys meaning
Limited to authentic qualities of experience
Inclusive
Beauty is actually treated
Enjoy, appreciate, express and creates
PHILOSOPHY
-Truth
-Intellectual
-Not religion
-Worship & fellowship
- Practical social endeavour
RELIGION
- Truth
- Gain Knowledge
- Personal Commitment
PHILOSOPHY
-Theoretical & speculative
- Ask questions
- Comprehensive, understanding of reality
EDUCATION
- Practical
- Actual process of educating
PHILOSOPHY - investigates the principles & laws that regulate the universe & underlie all knowledge
-Deals with all aspects of man’s experience
-Issues on justice, conscience, reason, soul & supernatural being- Object of study is encompassing
- Real aspects but also their worth & meaning
SCIENCE
- Body of systematized knowledge derived from
observation, study & experience
- Deal with restricted field ( chemistry)
- Limited to the physical world
- Establishing & systematizing facts
( experiments & hypothesis)
- Nature of things