Introduction to Philosophy (PHI 101: Lecture 1)

This video covers the etymological and academic definitions of Philosophy. This is the first video for PHI 101, Unit 1.

[ahumanbeing_]

I gotta say, as an undergrad of Philosophy, this is one of the few introductions/overviews on the internet that didn't disapoint me, i.e. that didn't seem to give non-academics a misleading image. Ususally there are a lot of misconceptions but I found this video to be in accordance with what I was taught in the first minutes of the first lecture. By the way, I said "non-academics" not in order to de-value people who are not in university, but rather because philosophy is one of those branches whose apprehension differs fundamentally depending on whether you're academically involved in it or not. However, I want to add that my university also differentiates between the paradigms (theoretical philosophy, practical philosophy and history of philosophy). Thank you for spreading an accurate first picture of philosophy.

[havendotcom]

I've been wanting to take a philosophy course, but college isn't really in the picture right now so thank you very much for putting out free lectures so I can still learn on my own.

[amarachiifeanyi]

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[taeyungchung]

I finally understood the concept of philosophy. Wonderful lecture.
Thanks

[kakhabertukhashvili]

Perfect videos, perfectly done, with calm, just fine voice and speed of lectures.

[rev.fr.wycliffemusinga]

I'm currently undertaking my Masters in Religion and Science and this introduction to philosophy is very important in my two years course

[Smitewpi]

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[tfqupxt]

Fantastic explanation. The is one of the best introductory explanation for a starter in philosophy.❤❤

[DokoloCity]

Thanks, Prof.. You are the best person to unpack some of these sometimes confusing and difficult concepts... Do you have a book that I can have access to?

[craigvinet]

Thank you so much for this course!! ❤️

[abuishaqalshatibi]

One of the best explanation if not the best

[WisdomisPower-inminute-dnno]

Your points add a lot to what I've been discussing in my content. It's refreshing to be part of such an insightful community.

[lautarob]

hello, I like your "taxonomy" however, I wonder why you included "Phil of mind" as a subcategory parallel to "ontology" below "MetaPhysics". (likewise Phil of Religion). Why not Phil of Science? Phil of Mathematics?. Where the later two will be located (I meant, under which category)? I'm just trying to understand and make full sense of this very useful "taxonomy". Thanks

[jesuslewis]

Philosophy is the wisdom of God. Psalms 14 The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good. Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. Philosophy is the beauty of God's creation. There is evil and good in this world. It is either God is controlling your thoughts or Satan is controlling your thoughts. Philippians 2:5 KJV: Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself. When we feel feelings of jealousy. That means that we lack wisdom on who we are to God. James 1:5-8 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. God's wisdom will make you understand Philosophy.