Chpt 4 Epistemology

Question 1

Def Epistemology

Answer 1

inquiry into the nature and source of knowledge, boundaries and justification

Question 2

Relativism

Answer 2

belief that all truth is relative, being determined by some group

Question 3

Subjectivism

Answer 3

belief that all truth is subjective, being defined by the perspective of that individual

Question 4

Skepticism

Answer 4

belief that truth cannot be known with certainty

Question 5

Perspectivism

Answer 5

belief that truth is found in the combined perspectives of many

Question 6

Pragmatism

Answer 6

belief that truth is ultimately defined by that which works to accomplish the best outcome

Question 7

Objectivism

Answer 7

belief that truth is an objective reality that exist whether someone believe or not

Question 8

Postmodernism

Answer 8

no common ground exists anymore- you start with the truth of truth

Question 9

Premodern dates

Answer 9

400 AD- 1600AD

Question 10

Modern dates

Answer 10

1600 AD- 1960 AD

Question 11

Postmodern date

Answer 11

1960 AD- now

Question 12

Modernism generation attitudes

Answer 12

Intellectual, reason, optimism, hope, objective, science method, man is evolving

Question 13

Postmodern generation attitudes

Answer 13

anti-intellectictual, feelings, pessimism, despair, subjective/relativism, pluralism, distrust in science, man is devolving