Methods of Philosophizing
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Truth
"It is through knowing that we are able to determine what is true".
Knowledge
- clear awareness & understanding of something.
- comprised of ideas and beliefs that we know to be true.
- the product of questions that allow for clear answers that are provided by Facts.
- it is typically based on Facts, however not all facts qualify as knowledge. Knowledge requires additional criteria, such as justification and truth.
- involves having justified/logical reasons or evidence for believing something to be true.
- This is under Epistemology.
Facts
- propositions or statements observed to be true.
- statements not evidently/immediately known to be true.
- a statement is a claim.
- further examination is required to establish truth or false.
- validation or verification is required in order for a fact to be true.
- This is under Metaphysics.
Philosophizing
- process of thinking or expressing oneself in a philosophical manner.
- considers or discusses any from a philosophical standpoint.
- implies the philosopher is partially in possesstion of truth.
Logic and Critical Thinking
- the analysis and construction of arguments.
- it serves as the path to freedom from half-truths and deception.
- Truth is based on reasoning and critical thinking.