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Opinions, Facts & Truth Flashcards

1
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how a person or thing feels about something

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Opinion

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based on person’s belief feeling, or viewpoint about something

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Opinion

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often based on personal interpretations and cannot be proven by evidence

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Opinion

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When to give opinion?

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Give opinion when asked

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a piece of information having objective reality which is acknowledged by the greater whole

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Fact

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tells something that is true, or something that really happened

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Fact

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not based on personal opinion

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Fact

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a proposition believed to be the absolute reality

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Truth

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can be described as the true state of a certain matter, may it be a person, a place, a thing or an event

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Truth

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Difference between Fact & Truth

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Fact is considered to be absolute, something that cannot be changed while Truth is temporary

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believes that it’s okay to trust as long as you’re developing mistrust

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Erik Erikson

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3 Theories of Truth

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Correspondence Theory
Coherence Theory
Pragmatic Theory

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an ancient concept that dates back even to the time of Plato

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Correspondence Theory

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the most popular theory which states that the truth of a proposition is determined by its relationship (correspondence) to the way things actually are in the world

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Correspondence Theory

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truth contends that a proposition is true if it is consistent with a system of other propositions considered true

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Coherence Theory

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the truthfulness, therefore, of a person’s judgment (proposition) is based on his/her statements coherence to a certain set of established beliefs

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Coherence Theory

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a statement may be coherent with one system and incoherent with another

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Coherence Theory

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holds that in order to know the truth, a person must engage oneself with something that would give him/her the benefit of the highest form of success

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Pragmatic Theory

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a belief can be considered true if it is proven to have practical use in the life of an individual

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Pragmatic Theory

20
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focuses on man’s ability to engage in productive activities in an effort to meet his wants and needs

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Economic Perspective

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this perspective considers man as a productive being; his primary role is to produce and engage in labor

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Economic Perspective

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considers man as god’s creation

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Theological Perspective

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man is considered to have a special relationship with the creator, being created in his image and given an immortal spirit

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Theological Perspective

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man’s existence was brought about by the purposive creative act of god, and his ultimate destiny is part of a divine plan

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Theological Perspective

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an attitude, morality, or sentiment of goodwill toward fellow humans

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Humanity

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refers to the ways of behaving, thinking, and feeling that are shared by most people and are considered to be normal

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Human Nature

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refers to the whole of humanity, including both men and women

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Mankind

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considers man as part of the natural world and a product of evolution

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Biological Perspective

29
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considered one of the most successfully adapted species on the planet

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Modern Humans (Homo Sapiens Sapiens)

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Humans are closely related to primates, especially apes, but have developed distinct physical features such as

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bipedalism
highly developed hands
smaller jaws and teeth
larger, more developed brains

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Humans have progressed and developed additional traits and capabilities such as the capacity for:

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◆ Planning and Intentional Action
◆ Innovation and Creativity
◆ Communication through Language and Writing
◆ Technology

32
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places emphasis on human behaviour and thought processes in analyzing human nature

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Psychological Perspective

33
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Man processes mental faculties that enable him to ______, _______, and ______.

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possess awareness
a sense of self
the capacity to perceive and experience

34
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The significant mental faculties of man include:

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Psyche
Rationality
Intelligence
Introspection

35
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refers to human mind and is divided into the conscious and a unconscious mind

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Psyche

36
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the part which governs awareness

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Conscious Mind

37
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consists of latent or repressed emotions, thoughts, and desires

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Unconscious Mind

38
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the state of reasonable
the ability to understand experiences to solve problems or to do tasks, and
engage in decision making and judgement

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Rationality

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the ability to perceive information, store knowledge, and apply it in various
situations

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Intelligence

40
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the ability to examine one’s own conscious thoughts

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Introspection

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emerged in the 19th century and place emphasis on the “economic man” (homo-
economicus) who is driven by rationality and self-interest in his desire to possess wealth

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Economic Perspective

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Economic Perspective emerged in the 19th century and place emphasis on the “economic man” (homo-economicus) who is driven by ______ and ______ in his desire to possess wealth

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rationality
self-interest

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