Philia 1 – Search for the Art of Thinking

Philia 1 is a learning resource for the first module of upper secondary school philosophy. 
Both Philia 1 and the Finnish upper secondary school curriculum begin with the premise that philosophy is primarily a skill. First, we examine philosophy as a methodical and disciplined way of thinking and making arguments. After this, we turn to look at some central philosophical problems, particularly in the field of philosophy of mind. After this, the discussion turns to epistemology, and finally to the philosophy of science. These branches of philosophy consider the conditions under which knowledge of reality can be obtained.
The book follows the Finnish upper secondary school curriculum (LOPS2021).

1. Introduction

Lead	Chapter
1.1.	Introduction
1.2.	Answers, essays and portfolios

2. Conceptual thinking and argumentation

Lead	Chapter
2.1.	Introduction
2.2.	Philosophical thinking Free chapter!
2.3.	Concepts and analysis
2.4.	The conceptual tools of philosophy
2.5.	Argumentation
2.6.	Philosophical discussion

3. Metaphysics

Lead	Chapter
3.1.	Introduction
3.2.	The birth of philosophy
3.3.	What exists?
3.4.	Substance, mind and matter
3.5.	Freedom and necessity

4. Epistemology

Lead	Chapter
4.1.	Introduction
4.2.	The basics of epistemology
4.3.	Belief
4.4.	Truth
4.5.	Justification
4.6.	The source of knowledge

5. Philosophy of science

Lead	Chapter
5.1.	Introduction
5.2.	How do we acquire knowledge about the world?
5.3.	The characteristics of science
5.4.	The scientific method

6. Appendices

Lead	Chapter
6.1.	Philosopher's games
6.2.	For the teacher
6.3.	Definitions