Doing Philosophy Flashcards
refers to the state of existence of
things independent of human consciousness.
Question of Reality
relating to or characteristic of things capable of being perceived by the senses
concrete
a generalization, rule, or concept that is not related to real-life actions or objects.
Abstract
a branch of philosophy addresses questions regarding reality; a study of fundamental reality
Metaphysics
branch of metaphysics focuses on the classification of existing things.
ontology
a theory on knowledge which believes that knowledge is a priori knowledge
Rationalism
based on pure reasoning without benefit of any experience
priori knowledge
considers knowledge to be a posteriori knowledge
empiricism
knowledge gained from experienced
posteriori knowledge
questions the certainty of established doctrines or truths and believes that the mind has limits in perceiving and understanding reality (all knowledge is uncertain)
skepticism
branch of philosophy that deals with the nature and extent of knowledge; the study of knowledge
Epistemology
Refers to examining events in the context of a cause-and-effect relationship
Questions of Causality
the capacity of man to govern or control his actions
Agency
the ability to choose among possible actions
free will
is an important aspect of any discussion on agency and free will.
concept of choice
each event is influenced by a specific set of events or factors.
determinism
refers to a predetermined course of events leading to a specific outcome or future.
destiny
branch of philosophy that studies causality
Etiology
branch of philosophy which deals with the question of purpose
teleology
Deals with the standards of right and wrong which define human behavior
Question of Morality
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
ethics
ethics is the study of
•right and wrong
•good and evil
•vice and virtue
refers state perfect knowledge of being free from error or doubt.
Question of Certainty
