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Philosophy Vocabulary
9/8/2011 Vocab Test
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Philosophy
10th Grade
09/07/2011

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philosophy
Definition
love of wisdom
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cosmos
Definition
the universe regarded as an orderly, harmonious whole
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cosmology
Definition
the branch of philosophy dealing with the origin and structure of the universe
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orphism
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Greek 'mystery religion' that believes in the soul and reincarnation
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harmony
Definition
parts of the whole working smoothly together
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ratio
Definition
a numerical relationship between things
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proportion
Definition
a part in relation to the whole
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The Golden Section
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one of the many mathematical proportions found in nature and used in art and architecture
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flux
Definition
change; the logos of reality
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logos
Definition
the underlying principle of the universe; that which stays constant while all else changes
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paradox
Definition
an idea that goes against common sense but may be true
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the Great Chain of Being
Definition
the categorical and hierarchal and structure of reality
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Ad infinitum
Definition
without end; to infinity
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rationalism
Definition
a belief that reason is the primary tool for the gaining knowledge
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materialism
Definition
the belief that physical matter is almost real
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atomos
Definition
the 'uncuttables'; the particles that make up the physical universe
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void
Definition
empty space
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relativism
Definition
view that truth is relative to the individual
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rhetoric
Definition
the art of persuasive speech
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humanism
Definition
a concern primarily for human beings and their welfare
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objective
Definition
existing independently of our perceptions
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eudaimonia
Definition
happiness; fulfilling and potential
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arete
Definition
virtue; able to preform duty well
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elenchus
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the Socratic Dialectic; Socrates Conversation
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interlocutor
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person being questioned in Socratic Dialectic
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Piety
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one of the ethical ideals that Socrates pursued for living a good life
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Anamensis
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recollection; remembrance; Plato's Theory
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teology
Definition
the branch of philosophy dealing with the ultimate purpose and the design of the universe
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Golden Mean (Aristotle)
Definition
the ethical middle position between two extremes
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