Philosophy key words Flashcards

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define an epistemology argument

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questions about knowledge of the world

distinguishing between knowledge and beliefs

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define an a posteriori argument

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depend on sense experience

ie looking, testing and checking observations

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define an inductive argument

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reasoning that derives general principles from specific observations
persuasion from strong premises, but premises do not necessarily guarantee the conclusions
they suggest them

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define the efficient cause

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the way in which the object is created. this is the cause that changes potential into actuality

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