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