Midterms Theses

1.
Introduction to Philosophy reveals the true meaning of philosophy, awakens one to the
lifelong pursuit of truth through theoria, and demonstrates that humans can arrive at truth
through philosophizing.
- Philosophy has been mis conceptualized by a lot of people, linking it to pseudo-
philosophies. As an individual yearning for the truth, I fell victim to these pseudo-philosophies;
however, the moment I engaged myself with thorough understanding through this subject,
Introduction to Philosophy, I realized that genuine philosophy is not just reliant on our blunt
observation of things—the outside, in short. But it also deals with the ‘world within'; it gives us
the knowledge even more than that to grasp the essence of reality. The general misconception
would lead one astray, away from the truth, but if one decides to throw away all the personal and
external assumptions, anyone will realize that the truth is already at hand; we are just blinded by
our shallow ideas.
2. Philosophy is a priori, requiring necessity, intelligibility, and absolute certainty. It challenges

intellect to connect with reality, focusing on objective truth and achieving truth over time.
- Unlike science, philosophy is universal and timeless; it does not expire. It challenges us
to use our intellect and to think with a higher level of power. When we philosophize, we consider
the value, certainty, and intelligibility of something. Philosophy is not what we claim reality is; it
is reality in itself. It is not based on what I say or what others say, because truth is not defined by
what the majority indicates. Because if we allow this mindset to control us, we will not be able to
picture out the entire forest; we can only visualize a tree. In short, we will become stagnant; we
cannot achieve progress, and that is not the aim of philosophy. Philosophy aims to make man’s
ignorance known to him; the moment we acknowledge our own ignorance, it is the moment we
step into the stage of reason, a lifelong commitment in pursuit of truth.
3. Philosophy emphasizes the importance of freedom in shaping the human soul, as it is an

incomplete product that evolves continuously. It emphasizes that freedom should be used
responsibly to create actions that benefit both the soul and society, fostering greatness.
- Philosophy introduces the concepts of the soul and free will and how they are connected with
each other. It explains that the human being is incarnate, a spirit in the flesh, a soul that is
evolving continuously, an unfinished product, and it is through how we practice our free will that
we shape it. Free will is our capacity for decision-making—the capacity to choose—and works
hand in hand with reason. The common misconception that most people have is that the will is
above everything; however, the truth is that the human person is above the will. It is up to our
choice whether to allow ourselves to indulge in our desires or to condition our free will. The
mastery of the will allows one to become more rational. In this way, we come to the realization
that our choices shape ourselves; who we are today is what we decided in the past; therefore, if
you constantly choose what is right, you are shaping your soul towards greatness. However, if
you constantly make bad choices, it will not benefit the soul in any way; it will lead you to
regression.
4. (about your philosophical research):

I argue that insight is a fundamental structure of inquiry in all thinking people,
encompassing all endeavors.
What I mean to say is that insight is a structure of inquiry present in all of us that helps us
acquire the truth through a process of experience, understanding, and judging.
Take the case of choosing between cheating in an exam and not cheating in an exam. Of
course, you will be torn about whether to choose what is morally right or opt to pass despite
taking immoral action. You will use your experience to understand whether the situation will
benefit you or not, and then your judgment on the matter will determine your final decision.
However, others claim that it is just common sense that is needed in every situation. They
cite the fact that in some cases, you actually don’t have to think thoroughly about things,
especially if they are obvious.
To the objection, I answer that it does not apply in the situation mentioned above
because, as humans, we tend to be absorbed by our desires and impulsivity. Because if I speak
about benefit, there will be two things: if I do not cheat, it will help me shape my morality, and if
I fail, it will be a lesson for me to study the next time in order not to fail, and if I do cheat, it will
help me pass the subject. The only risk remaining is being caught, and to be frank, cheating in a
test is quite easy. If we do not practice our decision-making skills, we will not be able to develop
ourselves and shape who we are, because if it is just common sense in every situation and we
don’t have to use our intellect, we cannot achieve progress.
Clearly, the insight process is an important tool that we should utilize in order to shape
ourselves, as it involves constant self-consultation. If our judgment is incorrect, we can easily
trace back our process, find where we went wrong, and then formulate better judgments in order
to attain the truth.
To conclude, this fundamental structure of inquiry is an important skill every one of us

has, and by acknowledging this skill, we will be able to embark on a journey towards self-
development. So, starting today, I will erase the mindset ‘it is just plain common sense’ because
I will only attain the half-truth in that I will utilize this innate ability in order to gain a better
understanding of things and develop my ability to decide by continually choosing what is right
and what benefits my soul, and not what is wrong but benefits my physical desires.

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2. Philosophy is a priori, requiring necessity, intelligibility, and absolute certainty. It challenges

3. Philosophy emphasizes the importance of freedom in shaping the human soul, as it is an

4. (about your philosophical research):

To conclude, this fundamental structure of inquiry is an important skill every one of us

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