What is Philosophy? - Prof. Lúcia Helena Galvão

Name: What is Philosophy? - Prof. Lúcia Helena Galvão
Uploaded: 2023-06-27 22:28:39
Description: Philosophy is the exploration of reality through intuition and inspiration, focusing on metaphysical values and personal conceptions rather than religious dogmas, and it is the search for self-understanding and wisdom.

This article is a summary of a YouTube video "O QUE REALMENTE é FILOSOFIA? - PROF. LÚCIA HELENA GALVÃO" by Cortes do Inteligência [OFICIAL]

TLDR Philosophy is the exploration of reality through intuition and inspiration, focusing on metaphysical values and personal conceptions rather than religious dogmas, and it is the search for self-understanding and wisdom.

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The idea of philosophy in the classical period of Greece was characterized by the use of reasoning and logical form of argumentation.
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The existence of wisdom in some individuals suggests the possibility of past lives and reincarnation as a logical explanation.
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Philosophy originated in Greece out of necessity and the initial idea was to live in a way that allows one to expand awareness, get closer to wisdom, and have a properly human existence.
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The study of philosophy initially emerged among an elite class in ancient Greece, raising questions about what it means to be human and the nature of humanity.
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Teaching people how to think critically and question established beliefs can be seen as dangerous and subversive.
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Philosophical thought based on reason emerged with Socrates and his dialogues, which allowed for the development and exploration of various ideas.
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Life's meaning and the essence of being human are not determined by external purposes, but by the ongoing essence that accompanies us throughout our lives.

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Philosophy originated in ancient Greece and is characterized by logical reasoning, but it also exists in other cultures with their own unique approaches, such as the intuitive search for life in Indian and Egyptian philosophies, and it is not based on sacred texts that cannot be questioned.
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Philosophy is the exploration of reality through intuition and inspiration, focusing on metaphysical values and personal conceptions rather than religious dogmas, and encompassing hidden knowledge, transcendence, and reincarnation.
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Human advancement is the advancement of Wisdom, which is not determined by material goods, physical disabilities, or nationality, but rather acquired through one's own effort in another life.
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Philosophy originated in Greece as a means to expand awareness and attain wisdom, with various philosophers offering advice on organizing a city and controlling emotions.
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Philosophy is a guiding structure of thought that was once intertwined with practical life, but became detached in the medieval period, and is the study of concepts like justice, love, and friendship that originated in ancient Greece among an elite class.
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Greek philosophers like Socrates and Plato clashed with society as teaching critical thinking was seen as dangerous, while sophists focused on rhetoric for personal gain, leading to discrimination by philosophers.
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Philosophy in Greece began with the pre-Socratics who had a mystical view of nature, but it was Socrates who introduced logical reasoning and dialogue as the basis of philosophical thought.
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The essence of philosophy is the search for self-understanding and the recognition of the transient nature of desires and fears in the pursuit of knowing oneself, with the purpose of fulfilling your identity and bringing something valuable to the world.