Philosophy Of Science Notes For Exam

Confucianism {Ans: Philosophical system emphasizing respect for family and elders, and social hierarchy}Daoism {Ans: Philosophy emphasizing the concept of Wu wei (effortless action) and the balance of yin and yang}Existentialism {Ans: Philosophical movement exploring the individual's freedom and the search for meaning in a seemingly meaningless world}Buddhism {Ans: Religion/philosophy founded by Buddha, focusing on the 8-fold path and the 4 noble truths}Plato {Ans: Philosopher known for the allegory of the cave and theory of forms}Aristotle {Ans: Philosopher known for virtue theory and the concept of the golden mean}Nihilism {Ans: Philosophical belief that life has no inherent meaning}Eudaimonia {Ans: Greek concept of human flourishing}Transcendentalism {Ans: Philosophical movement led by Emerson, emphasizing self-reliance and the presence of God in nature}Stoicism {Ans: Philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium, focusing on managing emotions and practicing virtue}Socrates {Ans: Philosopher known for questioning and claiming to know nothing}