Philosophy Answers

1. Discuss your understanding of Olthuis’ definition of a worldview.
2. Explain the nature and characteristics of a worldview according to the text of Olthuis.
3. How does a worldview function in your life?
4. Describe your understanding of different worldviews in the communication of the issue of HIV/AIDS.

A. Direction: From the given sentences below, identify a single truth by underlining the word/s.

1.) Plato was a Greek philosopher from Athens who is credited as a founder of Western Philosophy.

2.) Socrates of Athens is among the most famous figures in world history for his contributions to the development of ancient Greek philosophy which provided the foundation for all of Western Philosophy.

3.) Socrates was said to be a student of Plato. He later taught Aristotle and found the Academy.

B.

1. What are your bases in identifying Truth from lies or opinions in the given texts above? Explain your answer.

Directions: From the given statement of Social issues below, try to evaluate whether it can be pro en as factual information or an opinionated one.

1. "MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines recorded 5,411 new COVID 1O infections to bring the country's total casehold to 1,507,755, the Department of Health (DOH) reported Sunday. Of the total number of cases, 47,190 or 3.1 percent are tagged as "active cases," with those that have mild or no symptoms at 93.8 percent."

Directions: From the given statements of Social issues below, try to evaluate whether it can be pro en as factual information or an opinionated one.

1. "The Philippines, a country of more than 70 million people and with a relatively high population growth rate, faces significant problems of poverty, unemployment and underemployment and particularly of environmental degradation. In additon to its economic difficulties, the country also suffered a number of natural calamities, including an on-going volcanic eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the provinces of Luzon."

A. Directions: From the given statement of Social issues below, try to evaluate whether it can be pro en as factual information or an opinionated one.

1. "Imagine, you're cooking dinner with your partner when all of a sudden the clock starts ticking down. Your children starts gasping with anticipation. Will you finish in time and who will create the most delicious side dish ever tasted?"

1. Cite five (5)examples of how fallacies are used in our daily life. How do we use these fallacies toward others?

how does a worldview function in your life

discuss your understanding of olthuis definition of a worldview

1. Discuss your understanding of Olthuis’ definition of a worldview.