Apologetics Test 4 Flashcards
Is simply defined as the study of knowledge
Epistemology
Describes a belief that corresponds to reality and has the justification to adequately prove it
Knowledge
A belief is simply something that somone claims is true
Belief
A belief must be true in order for it to be considered knowledge
True
This type of justification is usually problematic, it is not always bad, justifying truth
Authority
Argument uses a line of reasoning prior to an individual using his senses for information
A priori
Is simply the use of pure deductive logic to justify a statement
Rationality
A term in logic denoting a series of at least two premises that end in a conclusion
Syllogism
Is merely a claim which includes a part of the definition of the words used in a statement
Analytical Statements
Arguments that are made after using the senses
A posteriori
Is the use of the senses to justify a claim
Empiricism
Is the contention that we cannot truly know anything for sure. The skeptic must be skeptical about everything
Skepticism
Is used to describe an immediate sensation as justification of a belief
Immediate Sensory Awareness
What does Hardy suggest is needed before a statement should be deemed knowledge?
You need belief, truth, and justification
Can historians be 100% sure of most historical events?
No