Key words+ phrases. Flashcards
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A priori.
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Based on reason and logic. Innate knowledge.
2
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A posteriori.
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Based on observations and experience.
3
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Predicate.
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A characteristic or quality of something.
4
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Body apparatus.
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The body senses: senses, eyes, ears. A priori argument.
5
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Analytic statements.
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Logically true eg a triangle has 3 sides. Nothing new is gained from the statement.
6
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Synthetic statements.
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Something is gained from the observation. Not always true and can be flawed.
7
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Fallacies.
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Criticisms based on logic ‘to deceive.’ Mistaken beliefs.
8
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Deductive arguments.
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Starts with general idea, then gets more specific. All men are mortal, Aristotle was a man, Aristotle was mortal. If the premises are true, the end must be.
9
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Apodictic certainty.
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Absolute and undeniable certainty.
