API (P&A) quick quiz Flashcards
a priori
knowledge based on logic and reasoning which leads to proof conclusions
a posteriori
knowledge based on observation which leads to probable conlusions
inductive arg
arg based on exp/observation and probability where conclusions drawn are likely to be true if premises are
deductive arg
arg where premises are logically correct so leads to a proof conclusion
fallacy
flaw in arg
rationalism
true knowledge is obtained through reason and logic.
T/F Plato is a empricist
F
what represents FOTG is AOTC?
sun
what is P’s opinion on world we see around us?
it is always changing so therefore it is not a good source for knowledge and is inferior
2 adj describing FOTG
- eternal
- perfect
Richard Dawkins’ criticism on Plato
although this world is changeable, we can still gain valuable info from observation and it has been helping us to survive for centuries
Materialism
belief that nothing exists except matter
A’s 4 causes in order
1) Material - made up/out
2) Formal - the shape/form
3) Efficient - activity that makes something happen
4) Final - purpose
A’s name for God
Prime Mover
why does A believe there to be movement in universe?
PM attracts everything to itself
