Exam 2 Practice questions Flashcards
According to Descartes, the hypothesis that you could be dreaming right now supports which conclusion?
a. You do not know anything for sure
b. You know that you exist as a human being
A- this supports the theory of skepticism
What question does Descartes ask himself using his method of doubt?
Is there any possible way I can be mistaken?
What time period was Descartes a philosopher in?
Modern
If Jack needs clear and convincing evidence to win his case, and he has enough evidence to show he is 80% right, is it enough for him to win?
Yes (clear and convincing only needs 75%)
If your spirited faculty is functioning properly, you have the ________ characteristic
Courageous
Interpretations refer to _________ whereas experience refers to ________
Theories
Observations
Do dead dogmas correspond to reality?
YES: even though it is not a living truth, it is still a truth
If Jack has true, justified belief, then Jack has _______
Knowledge
Adding statements to a theory to save it from being disproven is known as _______
Ad hoc modifications
True or False: according to Descartes’ second theory, it is not possible to know anything with absolute certainty
FALSE: There is for sure one thing we know for certain
What does “cogito ergo sum” mean?
I think therefore I am
True or False: it is possible to have proof with no evidence
FALSE: you need lots of evidence for proof, but you do not need proof to have evidence
Jill describes sound as airwaves, did the tree make a sound when it fell according to her belief?
YES
The theory that nobody knows anything for sure is ________
Skepticism
In the allegory of the cave, the chains symbolize _______ in socrates’ trial
The older accuser Aristophanes
The belief that living a good life comes from satisfying your desires is _______
Subjectivism
