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When was The Story of Philosophy created?

The Story of Philosophy was created in 1926.


When was The Philosophy of Composition created?

The Philosophy of Composition was created in 1846.


Who is the first man who use the word philosophy?

The term "philosophy" was first used by Pythagoras, a Greek philosopher, in the 6th century BC. Pythagoras is also known for his contributions to mathematics and geometry.


How does philosophy evolve?

Philosophy naturally progresses through thinkers and movements.For instance, in Ancient Greek philosophy, the ideas of Socrates were portrayed through the writings of Plato, but we are unable to know how much of his dialogues were his philosophy or the philosophy of Socrates. Soon after Plato, his student, Aristotle, succeeded him and had very different philosophies. He was more scientific in nature (often called the first biologist) as he approached philosophy in a methodical way. Plato's ethics involved a moderate amount of "virtue ethics", and Aristotle built from this and really ran with the idea of "virtue ethics" (especially in his Nicomachean Ethics).Another example of natural progression is found in British Empiricism. The first main philosopher that is noted as an empiricist is John Locke. He founded his philosophy on claiming that empirical (experiential) sensation is that which is prevalent in reality -- contrasting continental rationalism (Descartes, "I think therefore I am," [thought requires an agent, so he knows there is an agent because he can think]). David Hume, a skeptical British empiricist, ran with this to the extreme. He claimed that we cannot know reality, but the closest thing we can get to knowing reality is through experience. As you can see, this is quite a dramatic shift from Locke. Yet, Hume's ideas simply progressed from Locke's.Thus, as time goes on, ideas and philosophers build upon each others' philosophies.


Is philosophy a first order discipline?

No, philosophy is considered a second-order discipline because it reflects on the nature and methods of first-order disciplines, such as science, mathematics, and ethics, rather than focusing on specific empirical observations or data.

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What is the foundation of virtue-ethics?

The first are virtueethics theories, founded on the teachings of the three great lights of ancient Greek philosophy--Socrates (c. 469-399 b.c.e.), Plato (427?-347?b.c.e.), and Aristotle (384-322 b.c.e.).


Which developed first chemistry alchemy technology natural philosophy?

philosophy


What was Sam Walton's simple business philosophy?

his philosophy was....the customer ALWAYS comes first!


What is the theological virtue that empowers us to love God and to give god first place in your lives?

* I think that is 'Grace' , though probably your question could be clearer. * The virtue is certainly not theological. Love is essentially practical thing. * If the question is referring to a devout faithful approach, which is what it appears to be, then the above contributors are incorrect. Grace is incorrect, as it is merely part of a theological virtue. Specifically, the virtue of "Charity," and the question is by all means as clear as I, and most likely the asker, believe it should be. For the second contributor, the virtue is indeed theological. The theological virtue "that empowers us to love God and to give God first place in your lives" is none other than the the virtue of FAITH.


How is philosophy defined?

Philosophy is the academic discipline concerned with first causes and principles and of the purpose and meaning of existence.


What philosophy said the meaning?

Epistemology: eg. "What do meanings, meaning?" This, and metaphysics are the first two subsets of philosophy.


When was The Story of Philosophy created?

The Story of Philosophy was created in 1926.


When was The Philosophy of Composition created?

The Philosophy of Composition was created in 1846.


What is the title of descartes meditations?

Meditations on First Philosophy


Who wrote meditations on first philosophy?

Rene Descartes


How are virtue ethics used in decision making?

There are two main parts. The first is dont use anyone as a means to an end. The second is any virtue must be able to be made into a universal law.