El Origen de la Filosofía
Summary
TLDRThe script narrates a philosophical anecdote about a teacher challenging students to prove a chair's non-existence, highlighting human curiosity. It delves into how humans have always sought knowledge, traditionally through myths and religion. The story pivots to the 7th century BC in Miletus, where thinkers began rationally investigating the world's origins, marking the shift from myth to logos. Reasons for this philosophical birthplace include religious tolerance, cosmopolitanism, geographical explorations, and early legislation, which collectively fostered a questioning mindset. The narrative identifies Thales of Miletus as the first philosopher, who explained the cosmos without myths, laying the groundwork for philosophy and science.
Takeaways
- 🧠 The story of the philosophy professor and the chair illustrates the innate human curiosity to question and seek knowledge.
- 🌐 Curiosity drives us to explore both the trivial aspects of life, like social media, and profound questions about our existence.
- 📚 Historically, people sought answers to existential questions in religious faith and supernatural phenomena.
- 🗣️ The transition from myth to logos, or from myth to reason, marked a significant shift in human thought, leading to the birth of philosophy.
- 📅 Philosophy originated in the 7th century BCE in Miletus, a Greek colony, which was conducive to philosophical thought.
- 🏛️ Religious tolerance in ancient Greece allowed for freedom of thought and the questioning of traditional beliefs.
- 🌍 The cosmopolitan environment of Miletus, with its diverse cultures and ideas, contributed to open-mindedness and philosophical inquiry.
- 🗺️ The creation of the first maps and geographical explorations led to doubts about the veracity of mythological accounts.
- 📜 Early legislation highlighted the inadequacy of mythic thinking for governing societies, prompting a move towards rational explanations.
- 💡 The availability of leisure time due to trade and prosperity allowed some citizens to engage in philosophical contemplation.
- 📚 Thales of Miletus is recognized as the first philosopher, marking the beginning of a new era of rational inquiry into the cosmos.
Q & A
What did the philosophy professor ask his students to demonstrate during the final exam?
-The professor asked his students to demonstrate that a chair placed in front of them did not exist.
What was the response of the student who received the highest grade?
-The student who received the highest grade wrote 'If it doesn't exist, then what's that over there?' and quickly handed in his exam.
What does the anecdote about the chair signify?
-The anecdote about the chair serves as a metaphor for the innate curiosity humans possess and how it can lead to the pursuit of knowledge.
How did traditional societies attempt to answer fundamental questions about the universe and human existence?
-Traditional societies often sought answers to fundamental questions in religious faith, supernatural phenomena, and myths.
What is the significance of the transition from myth to logos in the history of thought?
-The transition from myth to logos signifies the move from seeking answers in traditional myths to investigating the world through rational and secular means.
When did philosophy begin according to the script?
-Philosophy began in the 7th century BCE.
In which region did philosophy originate and why was it significant?
-Philosophy originated in Miletus, a Greek colony. Its significance lies in the unique environment that fostered philosophical thought, such as religious tolerance and cosmopolitanism.
What factors contributed to the development of philosophical thought in Miletus?
-Factors included religious tolerance, cosmopolitanism due to migration, the creation of the first maps leading to doubt about the veracity of myths, the need for rational legislation, and the availability of leisure time for contemplation due to trade prosperity.
Who is considered the first philosopher and why?
-Thales of Miletus is considered the first philosopher because he was the first to attempt to explain the origin of the cosmos without relying on myths, using only natural explanations.
How did the first maps influence the development of philosophical thought?
-The creation of the first maps led to discrepancies between the geography described in mythological texts and reality, causing people to doubt the veracity of myths and seek more rational explanations.
What was the role of trade in the development of philosophy in ancient Greece?
-Trade led to a prosperous citizenry who had leisure time to contemplate philosophical questions, as they did not have to focus solely on subsistence.
Outlines
📚 The Origin of Philosophy
The script tells a philosophical anecdote about a teacher who challenges students to prove a chair does not exist, leading to a discussion on human curiosity and its role in seeking knowledge. It explains how curiosity drives us to explore both trivial and profound questions about the universe and our place in it. The narrative then delves into the historical shift from mythological explanations to rational thought, known as the transition from 'mythos' to 'logos'. This change is attributed to the intellectual movement in ancient Greece, particularly in Miletus, where philosophy is believed to have originated. The reasons for this philosophical awakening include religious tolerance, cosmopolitanism due to migration, the creation of the first maps which challenged mythological geography, and the need for rational legislation. The script also touches on the comfortable lifestyle afforded by trade, providing citizens with leisure time to ponder philosophical questions. It concludes by introducing Thales of Miletus as the first philosopher who sought natural explanations for the cosmos without relying on myths, thus beginning the history of philosophy and science.
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Keywords
💡Philosophy
💡Reality and Perception
💡Curiosity
💡Mythology
💡Logos
💡Tolerance
💡Cosmopolitan
💡Cartography
💡Legislation
💡Commerce
💡Thales of Miletus
Highlights
A philosophy professor challenges students to prove a chair does not exist.
Students improvise complex theories about reality and perception.
One student's simple response earns the highest grade.
The anecdote serves as an introduction to the topic of curiosity.
Curiosity drives humans to seek knowledge about the world.
Traditionally, answers to existential questions were sought in religion and myths.
Ancient Greeks believed in gods with superpowers creating the world from chaos.
The transition from myth to logos marked a significant shift in thought.
Logos represents reason and the beginning of philosophy.
Philosophy originated in Miletus, a Greek colony.
Tolerance of religious diversity allowed for free thought.
Cosmopolitan environment from migration fostered open-mindedness.
Cartographers' realization of discrepancies between mythic geography and reality.
Early legislation highlighted the inadequacy of mythic thinking for governance.
Wealth from trade allowed citizens leisure time to philosophize.
Thales of Miletus is recognized as the first philosopher.
Thales sought natural explanations for the origin of the cosmos without myths.
Philosophy and science began as intertwined fields, later diverging into distinct disciplines.
Transcripts
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cuenta la leyenda que un profesor de
filosofía en un examen final colocó una
silla frente a sus alumnos y les dijo
demuéstrame que esta silla no existe la
mayoría de los estudiantes improvisaron
complejas teorías sobre la realidad y la
percepción pero uno de ellos escribió
algo rápidamente y entregó el examen a
los pocos segundos este estudiante por
cierto fue el que mayor nota obtuvo
tienes curiosidad por saber qué
respondió lo que escribió fue que si
allá está no es más que una anécdota
simpática que nos sirve como excusa para
hablar de la curiosidad que sentías hace
un momento por saber cuál era la
respuesta la curiosidad es algo innato
de nosotros la manifestamos de muchas
formas la curiosidad nos hace pasarnos
horas en facebook dis goleando fotos de
nuestros conocidos pero también nos
lleva a querer adquirir conocimientos
sobre el mundo que nos rodea los seres
humanos de todos los tiempos nos hemos
preguntado sobre temas como cuál es el
origen del universo o qué significa ser
un buen ciudadano lo que sucede es que
tradicionalmente se buscaba la respuesta
a estas
en la fe religiosa en fenómenos
sobrenaturales en lo que conocemos como
mitos os pongo un ejemplo y si yo no
creía que podía oír a unas musas que le
dictaban la verdad absoluta sobre el
origen del universo decía que sólo
existía el caos hasta que aparecieron
unos dioses con poderes tipo x-men que
no paraban de pelearse entre ellos dando
lugar entre tanto al mundo que conocemos
como veis no parecen explicaciones muy
fiables pero gran parte de la población
las aceptaba y se las creía recordad que
eso que nosotros llamamos mitología era
su religión por suerte en el siglo
séptimo antes de cristo- sucede algo
decisivo para la historia del
pensamiento un grupo de intelectuales
fue abandonando las respuestas
mitológicas tradicionales no se
conformaban con explicaciones
imaginativas sobre dioses sino que por
primera vez investigaron de forma
racional y desacralizada el origen
naturaleza del mundo a esto se lo conoce
como el paso del mito al logos logos en
griego significa palabra y razón
ya sabemos que la filosofía comenzó en
el siglo séptimo antes de cristo
ahora tenemos que preguntarnos en qué
lugar nació la filosofía nació en militó
sonia una colonia griega ya sea menor
que tenía de especial este lugar para
que se originara en el pensamiento
filosófico fue casualidad o hay algo más
a continuación veremos algunas razones
primera tolerancia religiosa
la religión griega carecía de dogmas no
había un grupo de representantes
religiosos amenazando t con cortarte la
cabeza si decías algo que chocara con
las creencias religiosas gracias a la
tolerancia religiosa hay mucha libertad
de pensamiento segunda razón en este
lugar y tiempo se producen muchos
movimientos migratorios vivían en un
ambiente cosmopolita y el conocer a
gente con culturas y formas de pensar
diferentes les ayuda a ser personas con
una mente abierta
están acostumbrados a oír muchas ideas y
puntos de vista puede haber ayudado el
que en este momento se confeccionarán
los primeros mapas
se hicieron expediciones de
reconocimiento del terreno los
cartógrafos las personas que hacen mapas
se dieron cuenta de que no había una
correspondencia entre la geografía de
los libros míticos como la odisea y la
realidad esto les hizo dudar de la
veracidad de los mitos cuarta razón
también en este momento se empiezan a
escribir las primeras legislaciones los
legisladores se dan cuenta de que el
pensamiento mítico es insuficiente para
responder a las necesidades del pueblo y
paralelamente los intelectuales griegos
se dan cuenta de que necesitan alejarse
del pensamiento mítico para encontrar
explicaciones sobre el mundo que les
rodea otra razón es que gracias al
comercio algunos ciudadanos vivían
acomodados pudiendo disponer de tiempo
de ocio como de aquella no existía la
televisión pues se dedicaban a pensar
quien fue el primer filósofo en general
se acepta que el primer filósofo fue
tales de mileto le llamaban así porque
era de mileto él es el primer
intelectual que intentó explicar el
origen del cosmos el principio del que
se compone todo sin recurrir a mitos
basándose exclusivamente en las
naturales inaugurando así la historia de
la filosofía y de la ciencia que al
principio fueron lo mismo aunque en la
actualidad cada una tiene su ámbito de
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