Intro of Philosophy and current issues

1. Philosophy and Current
Issues
Assistant Professor Azizan bin Yatim
Centre for Pre-U Studies
UCSI University Sarawak campus
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Activity
I
Introduci
ng
Yourself

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In 1 minute, INTRODUCE yourself
and SHARE your reasons for
taking up tertiary education.

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I’ll go first.

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Your turn.

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Activity
II What…?

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Using the Padlet page/link,
answer this question.
Time limit: 5 minutes

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What use is Philosophy to
you?
Elaborate your answer.

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About the Course

12. Course
Synopsis
The course covers the relationship
between philosophy with the Malaysian
National Education Philosophy and
Rukun Negara.
The use of philosophy as a tool to
purify the culture of thought in life
through the arts and methods of
thinking as well as the humanistic
concept is at the core of the course.
The main topics in philosophy are
discussed in the context of current
issues.
Emphasis is given to philosophy as a
basis for inter-cultural dialogue and
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13. Course
Synopsis Layman’s Terms
Makes you:
•A better thinker that does not
easily take things at face
value.
•Appreciate the beauty of
knowledge and its pursuit.
•Courageous when making a stand
to make this world better.
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Express current issues based on
philosophical knowledge, the
Malaysian National Education
Philosophy, and Rukun Negara.
Examine current issues based on
the main thought streams in
various philosophical branches.
Classify current issues through
comparative philosophical
perspectives as a basis for
intercultural dialogue.
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2
3
Course
Learning
Outcomes

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Mid-Term Exam (30%)
Article Review/Critique
(20%)
Presentation (20%)
Report (30%)
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3
4
1
Course
Assessment

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Course Outline
Topics CLO
Introduction to Philosophy CLO1
Philosophy in Life CLO2
Logic and Philosophy CLO2
Fallacies in Arguments CLO2
Psychology and Sociology (The Concept of Man I) CLO3
Metaphysics (The Concept of Man II) CLO2
Epistemology CLO2
Postmodern Relativism CLO2
Decolonization CLO3
Selected Case Studies CLO1
Conclusion CLO1

17. Noor Hisham
Md. Nawi
(ed). (2020).
Modul
Falsafah dan
Isu Semasa.
Kelantan.
Penerbit UMK
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Main
Text

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https://chat.whatsapp.com/F7xmogLItuM5xRER1hyOlR
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CHAPTER 1
Introduction

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Define the definitions, meanings,
concepts, and purpose of
philosophical knowledge
Explain the roles of the Malaysian
National Education Philosophy (NEP)
to prepare Malaysians to face 21st
century global challenges
This Week’s Learning
Outcomes

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Elaborate the roles of the Rukun
Negara as the foundations of the
nation, built with support from the
NEP
Analyse the relationship between the
NEP and Rukun Negara through the
lens of philosophy
This Week’s Learning
Outcomes

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Philosophy: The Basics

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What is Philosophy?

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philo = love
What is Philosophy?
sophia/sophos = truth, wisdom

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In 1 minute, INTRODUCE yourself
and SHARE your reasons for
taking up tertiary education.

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What is Philosophy?
a sense of good
a sense of wonder

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What is Philosophy?
Philosophy is:
• Knowledge about all there is (Plato).
• Knowledge about the existing nature and is aimed
to research its facts (Al-Farabi).
• Thinking deeply, systematically, radically, and
universally in the pursuit of the truth (Sidi
Gazalba, 1978).

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The pursuit to an objective truth
through observation, experimentation,
review, and/or deeply interpreting the
human experience and the world.

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This too, shall
pass.
Example

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What are we
made for?
Example

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What is wisdom after all?
It's the distilled essence of knowledge, once you've
forgotten all the details.
- Neil deGrasse Tyson -

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Philosophy aims to find
answers to the ultimate problems.

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What are the
Ultimate
Problems?
My Question

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Main Branches in
Philosophy

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Main Branches in
Philosophy
Theoretical Practical

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National Education
Philosophy

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Activity
III
Read &
Share

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READ the following and SHARE
your opinions whether you are
prepared to compete globally by
linking your own personal
education journey.

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Sharing Session

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Rukun Negara

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Activity
IV
Read &
Share

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READ the following and SHARE your
opinions on the goals of each of the
sentences.

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Kepercayaan kepada Tuhan
Kesetiaan kepada Raja dan Negara
Keluhuran Perlembagaan
Kedaulatan Undang-Undang
Kesopanan dan Kesusilaan

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Sharing Session

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Time for
Another
Break?

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Activity
V
Think &
Share

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SHARE your opinions whether
Malaysians are following what is
stated in the Rukun Negara.

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Sharing Session

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How does the NEP
relate to the Rukun
Negara?
My Question

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Philosophy, NEP, & Rukun
Negara

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How does Philosophy
relate to the NEP and the
Rukun Negara?
My Question

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Where do you fit
in the bigger
picture?
My Question

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Do you have any
questions?

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1. Define philosophy by linking it to your
life as a university student.
2. Explain the connection between
philosophy, NEP, Rukun Negara, and
you as a Malaysian citizen.
Take Home
Questions

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