Branches of Philosophy

Question 1

Study of the fundamental nature of reality and the nature that science still cannot answer.

Answer 1

Metaphysics

Question 2

A Greek philosopher thought everything is made up of water.

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Thales

Question 3

They believed the most basic element of all things on earth is the Qi.

Answer 3

The Ancient Chinese

Question 4

It is impossible to attain the truth using only our apprehension and reason.

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Skepticism

Question 5

Concerned with the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge.

Answer 5

Epistemology

Question 6

The construction of valid arguments using logic and facts.

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Reasoning

Question 7

Propositions that are independent of any experiences. Uses logic and reason.

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A Priori

Question 8

Propositions that are only knowable through experience.

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A Posteriori

Question 9

• The theory is that all true knowledge can only be attained via senses and experiences.
• Based on posteriori statements and deductive reasoning.

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Empiricism

Question 10

• The theory that all true knowledge is based on logic, laws, and methods that reason develops.
• Based on a priori statements and inductive reasoning.

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Rationalism

Question 11

• The branch of philosophy is concerned with the nature of values, principles, and behaviors.
• Gives a concrete guideline to understanding right from wrong.
• A study of what are good and bad ends to pursue in life.

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Ethics

Question 12

Blind acceptance of an ideology, norm, principle, or behavior.

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Moral Authority

Question 13

The instance when right and wrong are relative to a person/culture.

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Moral Relativism.

Question 14

The brach of philosophy that concerns with the nature and value of arts and aesthetic experience.

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Aesthetics

Question 15

Study of proper reasoning using valid and sound inference, statements, and propositions.

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Logic

Question 15

Name the three elements of logic.

Answer 15

• Consistency
• Soundness
• Completeness

Question 16

A term of statement. Arguments have more than one meaning.

Answer 16

Fallacies of Ambiguity

Question 17

An argument is a direct attack on the person instead of the arguments made.

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Argumentum ad Hominem

Question 18

The argument uses emotion to persuade rather than prove.

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Appeal to Emotions

Question 19

The argument is proven true because there is no way to disprove it.

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Arguement from Ignorance

Question 20

An argument is believed as true because the person saying it is considered an “authority on the subject matter.”

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Appeal to Authority