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Day6 MethodsofPhilosophizing Dialectic

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METHODS OF PHILOSOPHIZING:

DIALECTIC
OBJECTIVES:

At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:


define and explain the dialectic method of
philosophizing,
compare the dialectic and Socratic methods of
philosophizing;
distinguish an opinion from truth by analyzing the
given situations
DIALECTIC METHOD
The term 'dialectic' comes from the Greek
word dialektike which means 'the art of conversation.’

It is the act of talking back and forth, disagreeing with


one another, and arguing about contentious issues.

In philosophy, it is a method of coming up with a


conclusion from an exchange of contradicting logical
arguments.
- The aim of dialectics, as a process of the dialogue, is the
clarification of controversial notions and arguments
with other people. In this process, personal and shared
conceptions should be considered and corrected.
Examples:
discussing the pros and cons of a variety of human
resource strategies as forms of managing employees
in the workplace, then choosing the best option
evaluating two physical activities regarding their
ability to increase work performance
DIALECTIC OR SOCRATIC
Both the Socratic method and the dialectic method
are based on a dialogue between two or more
people who may hold differing views but wish to
pursue the truth by seeking agreement with one
another. To avoid confusions between the two
methods, study the chart of comparison in the next
slide.
OPINION AND TRUTH
The dialectic method may involve both opinions and facts
as long as they are logical and lead to the truth.

An opinion is a personal view formed about a particular


matter.
Truth is something that has real and proven existence
regardless of one’s opinion, such as the fact that the
heart is a muscle.
• Statement A is an opinion since there is no proof or evidence
that the president is indeed the most intelligent person in the
country.
• Statement B is a truth because the president is the head of the
state and the chief officer of the country. Thus, he is the most
powerful leader of the country.
THE DIALECTIC METHOD LEADS TO
WISDOM AND TRUTH
The dialectic method can easily be seen in the day-to-
day interactions of people. It is much like a debate
that poses two clashing but valid arguments to
determine an endpoint that is correct and true. In this
sense, the truth of both arguments is always expected
to rise from each conversation.
GROUP ACTIVITY
The class will be divided into two groups.
Each group will be given a topic to defend.
5 mins will be the allotted time for them to
brainstorm and prepare their insights.
After that each group will have 1 min to
defend their insights.
CRITERIA
Content - 20
Presentation - 15
Delivery - 15
TOTAL : 50
HOMEWORK SHOULD BE
BANNED

SCHOOL UNIFORMS SHOULD BE


REQUIRED

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