My Understanding Of Philosophy And Philosophy - 1490 Words

Heather Lockwood PHIL 200 Professor Kathryn Broyles 26 June 2016 My Understanding of Philosophy When I first entered this class, I held a basic understanding of what philosophy was, and knew little about Aristotle, Socrates, and other well-known philosophers. I also thought that Aesop’s Fables were true and loved to read them as a little girl, even though they did not make complete sense to me at the time. As I worked my way through PHIL 200, I began to broaden my knowledge of this area of life study, and to appreciate the different viewpoints on the presented topics. Throughout this essay, I will explain the difference between my â€Å"basic understanding† to what I have learned throughout the course. The class started off with the first essay assignment on morals. When I began that assignment, I believed that morals were simply what was right and wrong, based on how my parents and other family members raised me. 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