10/4 notes

Question 1

metaphysics

Answer 1

systematic study of the fundamental nature of reality as such

Question 2

question for metaphysics/fundamental reality

Answer 2

Is god real? Where did the universe come from

Question 3

what is the problem that occurs within metaphysics

Answer 3

problem of universal

Question 4

problem of universals

Answer 4

what exactly is it that makes two different individual members of the same kind

Question 5

MEMORIZE PORPHYRIAN TREE

Answer 5

ok :(

Question 6

aspects of problem of universal

Answer 6

1)reality/things
2)knowledge/thoughts
3)languages/words

Question 7

questions for reality/things

Answer 7

-what makes things members of a kind?
-what are kinds?

Question 8

questions for knowledge/thoughts

Answer 8

-how do we know about universals?
-is the knowledge real/subjective?

Question 9

questions for language/words?

Answer 9

-what do commonalities relate to?
-what justifies our use of common names?

Question 10

what is platos view on problem of universals

Answer 10

transcendent realis

Question 11

transcendent realism

Answer 11

view that time exists independently of the way the human mind experiences it

Question 12

what is one problem with platos view on problem of universals

Answer 12

problem of participation

Question 13

what is Aristotle’s view on problem of universals

Answer 13

immanent realism

Question 14

immanent realism

Answer 14

view that the essential substances of each specie is really immanent within each of its members

Question 15

hylomorphism

Answer 15

all bodies are made of matter and form

ie. humans are made of different matter but with same form