Doing Philosophy

Question 1

refers to the state of existence of
things independent of human consciousness.

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Question of Reality

Question 2

relating to or characteristic of things capable of being perceived by the senses

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concrete

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a generalization, rule, or concept that is not related to real-life actions or objects.

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Abstract

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a branch of philosophy addresses questions regarding reality; a study of fundamental reality

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Metaphysics

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branch of metaphysics focuses on the classification of existing things.

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ontology

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a theory on knowledge which believes that knowledge is a priori knowledge

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Rationalism

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based on pure reasoning without benefit of any experience

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priori knowledge

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considers knowledge to be a posteriori knowledge

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empiricism

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knowledge gained from experienced

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posteriori knowledge

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questions the certainty of established doctrines or truths and believes that the mind has limits in perceiving and understanding reality (all knowledge is uncertain)

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skepticism

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branch of philosophy that deals with the nature and extent of knowledge; the study of knowledge

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Epistemology

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Refers to examining events in the context of a cause-and-effect relationship

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Questions of Causality

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the capacity of man to govern or control his actions

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Agency

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the ability to choose among possible actions

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free will

Question 15

is an important aspect of any discussion on agency and free will.

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concept of choice

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each event is influenced by a specific set of events or factors.

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determinism

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refers to a predetermined course of events leading to a specific outcome or future.

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destiny

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branch of philosophy that studies causality

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Etiology

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branch of philosophy which deals with the question of purpose

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teleology

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Deals with the standards of right and wrong which define human behavior

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Question of Morality

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branch of philosophy that seeks to apply and analyze the concepts of morality in various situations, contexts and cultures and recommends guidelines that will govern the decisions and actions of people, which

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ethics

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ethics is the study of

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•right and wrong
•good and evil
•vice and virtue

Question 23

refers state perfect knowledge of being free from error or doubt.

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Question of Certainty