Proofs Flashcards

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A Posteriori

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Based on our EXPERIENCE of the world around us.

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Inductive

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The premises support but are not contained the conclusion - probabilistic.

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3
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Synthetic

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The argument is not true/false by the definition of its premises - it has to be tested.

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4
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Teleological

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Comes from the Greek word “telos” meaning purpose or goal. The philosophical interpretation of natural wonders as exhibiting purpose or design.

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