Introduction to logic Flashcards
the study and theories of the nature of nature or universe, or of what is above/after/beyond human reality
metaphysics
the study and theories of knowledge; the nature and sources of human knowledge
epistemology
the study and theories of (human) values, and within it are: Ethics or Moral Philosophy, Politics, Aesthetics, Religion, Etc.
Axiology
the study and analysis of (philosophical, structured) argument
logic or principles of reasoning
- an academic discipline or a form of intellectual activity
- love of wisdom and pursuit of truth
- the search for meaning and quest for the good life
definition of philosophy
- idealism
- materialism
- monism
- pluralism
- dualism
- ontology
basic metaphysical concepts
a metaphysical claim that nature consists of nothing but ideas
idealism
a metaphysical claim that what exists in nature is matter(material) and not ideas
materialism
a metaphysical claim that the universe or nature consists of many substances/elements
pluralism
a metaphysical claim that there are tow things existing in nature: mind and body
dualism
a branch of metaphysics that deals with the study and theories of Being (as reality)
ontology
- rationalism
- empiricism
- transcendental idealism or transcendalism
three divisions or schools within epistemology
claims that human knowledge is possible or comes through reason only which is innate
rationalism
this is doctrine which maintains that human knowledge is based on experience,
two empiricists are: John Locke and David Hume
empiricism
a claim that human knowledge depends on both reason and experience
transcendental idealism or transcendalism
