Ancient Greek Philosophical Influences Flashcards
1
Q
Rationalism
A
Belief that human reason is the primary source of our knowledge of the world
2
Q
Empiricism
A
Belief that all knowledge of the world derives from the senses, experience and observation
3
Q
Revelation
A
The primary source of knowledge of the world is revealed by God, through human encounters with God.
4
Q
Telos
A
End result, PURPOSE
5
Q
Material cause
A
What something is made of
6
Q
Efficient cause
A
Who made the object
7
Q
Formal cause
A
Characteristics and shape of object
8
Q
Final cause
A
Purpose of object
9
Q
Prime mover
A
Final cause of eternal movement
10
Q
Transcendent
A
Seperate and distinct from the worldwide
11
Q
Motus
A
Motion and change
12
Q
Immutable
A
Cannot change
13
Q
Necessary
A
Cannot not exist
