1. Make sure Page 2 is filled out in your gold packet and be prepared to share We will go around the room, you will introduce yourself and give us your answer to #8 (Why you decided to take Philosophy; be honest!)

2. Addressing Your Preconceptions about Philosophy In the textbook (class copy) please read pages 8-10 and answer questions 1-4 in your gold packet, page 3. You may work with a partner if you choose.

3. What Is Philosophy? Preconceptions & Realities

4. Who is a philosopher? Images in pop- culture The reality- philosophers are unpredictable Philos + Sophia= Lover of Wisdom

5. Characteristics

6. INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY Abstract vs. Concrete Thinking Defining Philosophy Turn to gold Packet Page 4

7. DEFINITIONS OF PHILOSOPHY Philosophy: Love of Wisdom -- Greek meaning of word The rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct -- Random House College Dictionary

8. DEFINITIONS OF PHILOSOPHY Philosophy is the attempt to think rationally and critically about the most important questions. -- Ed. Miller (Questions that Matter)

9. Socrates Said- “The unexamined life is not worth living.”

10. Abstract v. Concrete Thinking Abstract: In philosophical terminology ABSTRACT THINKING is the thought process wherein ideas are distanced from objects.

11. Abstract v. Concrete Thinking CONCRETE : In philosophy, for something to be considered CONCRETE it must occupy both space and time.

12. ABSTRACT/CONCRETE THINKING Abstract Concrete ClassThe Sun SmallnessProtons Happyyour smile

13. Abstract/Concrete Exercise You will be given two post-it notes On one note, write an example of a CONCRETE concept On the other, write an example of an ABSTRACT concept Put them in the given spots on the white board