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What is the definition of ‘Forms’?

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A name Plato gave to ideal concepts.

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What is the definition of ‘Reason’?

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Using logical steps to reach a conclusion.

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What is the definition of ‘Rationalist’?

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Someone who thinks the primary source of knowledge is reason.

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What is the definition of ‘Empiricist’?

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Someone who thinks the primary source of knowledge is gained through the five senses.

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What is the definition of ‘Prime Mover’?

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Aristotles concept of the ultimate cause of movement and change in the universe.

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What is the definition of ‘Socratic Method’?

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The method of philosophical reasoning which involves critical questioning.

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What is the definition of ‘Analogy’?

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Acomparison between one thing and another in an attempt to clarify meaning.

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What is the definition of ‘Transcendent’?

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Being beyond this world and outside the relms of ordinary experience.

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What is the definition of ‘Dualism’?

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The idea that relity can be divided into two parts - eg. good and evil.

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