2: Methods of Philosophizing

Question 1

It lies at the heart of any inquiry. A fact that has been verified.

Answer 1

Truth

Question 2

Simple data that comes from the outside passes to our senses.
Must be truthful to gain validity.

Answer 2

Knowledge

Question 3

Correlation of knowledge and opinion.

Answer 3

Opinions can be knowledge, but knowledge cannot be opinions.

Question 4

A story of symbolism or correlation about the attainment of absolute knowledge written by Plato.

Answer 4

Allegory of the Cave

Question 5

The idea of absolute knowledge.

Answer 5

The reality that we know is just a reflection of the true world that lies in the World of Knowledge. We use reason in order to achieve it.

Question 6

The reality considered as simply a reflection of the true world.

Answer 6

World of Forms

Question 7

Realm of reality where absolute truth and knowledge lies.

Answer 7

World of Knowledge

Question 8

Statements about the world or reality which may or may not carry the truth.

Answer 8

Propositions

Question 9

View of philosophers about “truth”.

Answer 9

They perceive truth as a form of quality or value.

Question 10

Philosophers on the importance of beliefs

Answer 10

They emphasized its significance as a basis for determining truth.

Question 11

Clear awareness or understanding of something.

Product of question that allow clear answers from facts

Answer 11

Knowledge (2)

Question 12

Propositions observed to be real or truthful.

Answer 12

Facts

Question 13

Statements that are not evidently or immediately known to be true.

Answer 13

Claims

Question 14

The role of beliefs in achieving the truth.

Answer 14

Beliefs spark opinions. And these opinions can draw doubts from the people. From this doubt comes the search for knowledge which will eventually lead us to the truth.

Question 15

NOTE: [Opinions]

Answer 15

Opinions can have facts, but has a biased perspective of things.

Question 16

Responsible for driving our desire to discover the truth

Answer 16

Doubts

Question 17

4 CRITERIA OF TRUTH

Answer 17

1. It can be justified/prove through the senses.
2. It is based on facts.
3. It is a product of agreement or consensus.
4. It is verified and tested and can be applied in real life.

Question 18

Comprised of statements that may not only give facts but also provide conclusions and/or perspectives regarding certain situations.
Also often found as the basis for arguments and convincing people.

Answer 18

Opinions

Question 19

Statements expressing convictions that are not easily and clearly explained by facts.

Answer 19

Beliefs

Question 20

Statements assuming the truth of a claim by providing reasons.

Answer 20

Explanations

Question 21

Personal views of a person presenting a claim or an opinion.

Answer 21

Biases

Question 22

Statements providing reasons to convince about the truth of a claim or an opinion.

Answer 22

Arguments