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Methods of Philosophi

The document discusses different methods of philosophizing and approaching truth. It contrasts Western modern thinking which focuses on detached rational thought over material concerns, exemplified by Descartes, with other approaches like Hinduism which recognize multiple valid paths to truth. The document also discusses how 19th century European philosophy rediscovered human dignity in response to political repression and industrialization's impact on social conscience. Philosophers reflected on the mystery of human existence rather than just seeking knowledge of specific topics like earlier eras.

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Methods of Philosophi

The document discusses different methods of philosophizing and approaching truth. It contrasts Western modern thinking which focuses on detached rational thought over material concerns, exemplified by Descartes, with other approaches like Hinduism which recognize multiple valid paths to truth. The document also discusses how 19th century European philosophy rediscovered human dignity in response to political repression and industrialization's impact on social conscience. Philosophers reflected on the mystery of human existence rather than just seeking knowledge of specific topics like earlier eras.

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Methods of Philosophizing

“Hinduism’s basic tenet is that many roads


exist by which men have pursued and still
pursue their quest for the truth and that
none has universal validity.”
Kenneth Scott Latourette
“ The method of Philosophy
cannot be detach from the
person philosophizing. The
journey of philosophizing is a
very personal journey.”
Activity : Video on the debate between Catholic Church
and the State on Responsible Parenthood and
Reproductive Health Act of 2012.
Guide questions;
a. To what side do you believe about the issue on
Responsible parenthood and Reproductive Health act
of 2012? Why and explain.
b. Is the debate a case of two different approaches to
viewing truth? Explain
c. Who among used the best methods to view the
truth?Why and explain.
The two different approaches to the
search and understanding of truth;
a. Western modern thinking
• “ Only the mind, not the body can
arrive at clear and distinct ideas
which cannot be doubted.”
( RENE DESCARTES – (1596 -1650)
• Rene was the first philosopher to
study the process of thinking itself.
( Epistemology)
* It is a method of searching for truth that leads to a
detachment from the material world outside of one’s
mind and a focus on the inner world of consciousness and
thinking.
• Study the process of thinking itself.
Example.
In 19th century, Europe lived under political
repression, thus the masses were longing for a
change.
• Social reformation,economic improvements.
• Industrial Revolution – inventions of new
machines
• Brought on the absence of social
conscience.
• The main philosophical problem that
became prevalent during that period
was the grounding of the human value.
REDISCOVERY OF HUMAN DIGNITY
• REDISCOVERY OF HUMAN
DIGNITY focused itself on the
human person, philosophers
tried to reflect o the mystery of
human existence.
• Rene was the first philosopher to
study the process of thinking itself.
( Epistemology)
Whereas earlier philosophers sought
knowledge about the good life,
nature, the soul, God, ideal society
and so forth.
• Ancient Philosophy chiefly theological.
The Middle Ages turn from the study of
cosmos,nature, human person, and
existence of God( Socrates,Plato and Aristotle)

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