PHILOSOPHY
PHILOSOPHY
PHILOSOPHY
DEMOCRITUS ARISTOTLE
Views are based on perception HOLISTIC THINKING
and our reality is based on what Refers to a perspective that
we can sense and perceive. considers large-scale patterns in
Formulate deductive reasoning. a system.
A holistic approach in thinking
WHY IS THERE A NEED TO encourages us not only to be
PHILOSOPHIZE? more critical but also to be more
PLATO considerate in dealing with
"Sense of wonder" others.
This perspective drives the need PARTIAL THINKING
of a philosopher, to question, Focuses on a specific aspect of
examine and to learn more. situation.
Partial view is an important
RENE DESCARTES component in analytical thinking,
"doubt" as an individual’s focus on
A critical and questioning certain areas or aspects of a
perspective is necessary to problem in order to understand
determine if indeed these ideas it.
or views are correct or true. According to Garcia, there are different
and possible ways that may help us
understand the dynamics of holistic
and partial view.
KARL JASPERS a. We may use the principles,
"experience" theories, and findings of science.
Believed that man is often b. We may use Marcelian way as
confronted by experiences which presented by the philosopher
challenges his ideas and Gabriel Marcel
frameworks c. We may use the difference
between the shadow and reality
Finally, the need to philosophize from Plato's master piece the
is driven by the "love for "Allegory of the cave.”
wisdom"
To love wisdom is to have an
insatiable desire for truth.
Socrates seeks to continue to
question, to probe, and discuss
in order to get to the bottom of
things.
"I KNOW WHAT I DO NOT
KNOW.” HOW DOES ONE ENGAGE IN
Socrates motto: "The REFLECTION?
unexamined life is not worth REFLECTION
living.” Requires a person to be willing to
Philosophy is a reflective and examine one's thoughts,
meditative activity and it is also feelings, actions and to learn
a method of mental exercise. more about one's life and
experiences.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN Allows you an opportunity to
HOLISTIC AND PARTIAL THINKING? think more deeply about your
action, your motivations for
doing such action, and even its
possible consequences.
When we reflect, we can judge
whether our actions or decisions
are reasonable or not.
TIPS
In doing philosophy, a holistic
perspective on the subject is always
required. Failure to do so or only using
a partial point of view may lead to
illogical or incorrect conclusions.
The process of doing philosophy
should not be mistaken for the Filipino
activity of pamimilosopo or pedantry
where a person displays useless
knowledge or minute observances of
small details.