29 definitions by jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc

Logos

- Logic
- In ancient Greek thought, logos represents rational philosophy and logic.

- “I don’t understand this math problem.”
- “Use your logos, Timothy; 2+2=4”

by jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc May 2, 2023

Episteme

- Knowledge or understanding
- For Plato, it is knowledge that has been derived by justifying an opinion with an argument.

- “Is there an episteme in virtual worlds?

by jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc May 2, 2023

Empeiria

- Empiric or Experience.
- In Greek terms, it means knowledge and skills acquired through experience, rather than formal study.

- “As you can see in my resume, I have studied a lot, I have 5 Masters degrees…”
- “That’s very impressive, but you do not have any working empeiria….”

by jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc May 2, 2023

Philosophia

- “Philo” means love.
- “Sophia” means wisdom.
- The ancient Greek word Philosophia literally means love of wisdom.

- “I am in love with Sophia.”
- “I am glad that you like your class of philosophia.”

by jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc May 2, 2023

Eudaimonia

- Prosperity, good fortune, wealth, or happiness
- “Eu”: well, “Daimon”: spirit.

- “I’ll never forget you, my love…”
- “Goodbye, I wish you eudaimonia.”

by jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc May 2, 2023

Skeptomai

- Skepticism.
- It refers to a doubtful attitude toward knowledge claims.

- Scientists: “There is data that prove that our pollution causes global warming!!”
- 10% of Americans: “Mhm, I don’t know I am still skeptomai…”

by jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc May 2, 2023

Apeiron

- Boundless or Unlimited
- Greek term was used by Anaximander to describe the ultimate source of his universe.
- Also used by Aristotle to say; unlimited.

- “Would you rather go to a buffet or a restaurant?”
- “DUH, a Buffet for the apeiron food!”

by jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc May 2, 2023