Philosophy key words Flashcards
1
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define an epistemology argument
A
questions about knowledge of the world
distinguishing between knowledge and beliefs
2
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define an a posteriori argument
A
depend on sense experience
ie looking, testing and checking observations
3
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define an inductive argument
A
reasoning that derives general principles from specific observations
persuasion from strong premises, but premises do not necessarily guarantee the conclusions
they suggest them
4
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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