Q1 Exam: Logic - Last Flashcards
A branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of thinking and reasoning that uses empirical support and information which are reliable, valid and objective.
LOGIC
A branch of philosophy that deals with the examination of existence
Metaphysics
- studies the process of attaining knowledge
- is the explanation of how we think
Epistemology
What are the 3 Normative?
- Ethics
- Politics
- Aesthetics
a branch of branch of philosophy dealing dealing with correct judgment
Ethics
tells you how a society must be set up and how one should act within a society
Politics
a branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of beauty and taste, as well as the philosophy of art
Aesthetics
What are the 4 major questions that Philosophers ponder upon?
- Reality
- Certainty
- Causality
- Ethics
- The state of existence of things independent of human consciousness.
- It includes physical things that we see, feel, taste, and smell and things that we cannot easily perceive and comprehend.
- Include things that already existed, things that presently exist, and things that are yet to exist.
The Question of REALITY
What are the 2 Categories of REALITY?
- Concrete reality
- Abstract reality
Refers to things that physically exist
Concrete reality
Refers to things that DO NOT physically exist
Abstract reality
A branch of metaphysics, ontology, focuses on the classification of existing things.
METAPHYSICS
refers to perfect knowledge that is free from error or doubt.
Central concept is TRUTH
The Question of CERTAINTY
believes that knowledge is a priori knowledge or based on reasoning independent of any experience
RATIONALISM
Questions the certainty of established doctrines or truths and believes that the mind has limits in perceiving and understanding reality, thus, all knowledge uncertain.
SKEPTICISM
Considers knowledge to be a posteriori knowledge or knowledge gained from experience
EMPIRICISM
- Causes of events and phenomena
- Examining the cause-and-effect relationship.
The Question of CAUSALITY
which shows that each event is determined or influenced by a specific set of events or factors that are causally related.
Determinism
refers to a predetermined course of events leading to a specific outcome or future
Destiny
Branch of philosophy that studies causality
ETIOLOGYA
A branch which deals with the question of purpose
TELEOLOGY
Deals with the standards of right and wrong which define human behavior
As a field of study, it discusses and defines concepts and principles that are meant to govern reasoning and action.
The Question of ETHICS
The branch that seeks to apply and analyze these concepts in various situations, contexts, and cultures, and recommends guidelines that will govern the decision and actions of people.
Ethics or Moral Philosophy
is a belief, impression or judgment about something by not necessarily based on fact
OPINION
in science, (____) is based on facts something that is observable in philosophy truth is considered kind of quality and value
TRUTH
it is the clear awareness and understanding of anything that surrounds you.
KNOWLEDGE
a statement observable to truthful
FACTS
can be proven by verification and experimentation in order to find that the statement is true or false
OPINION
- States that something is true if it corresponds to reality or the actual state of affairs.
- Assumes a direct relationship between an idea and reality to be able to take a statement as “fact.”
CORRESPONDENCE THEORY
- Proposes that something is true if it makes sense when placed in a certain situation or context.
- There is a possibility that there will be varied “truths” from different perspectives.
- An idea or statement is true because it makes sense in its own context, and that it has a certain degree of consistency which renders it truthful.
COHERENCE THEORY
- Holds that knowledge is shaped by social forces and influenced by culture and history.
- What is true, or what a person considers true, is shaped by the structures within the individual’s society and culture.
- Knowledge is gained as part of social experience and requires interaction and collaboration.
CONSTRUCTIVIST THEORY
- Views knowledge as based on agreement, and that something is true if almost everyone agrees that it is true.
- Used to determine the truth of scientific claims, where experts must agree on a certain phenomenon before it can be established as true.
CONSENSUS THEORY
- Holds the views that something is true if we can put it into practice or is useful in real life.
- Ideas should be continually tested to confirm their validity.
PRAGMATIC THEORY
An _______ is a set of statements where one or more premises lead to a conclusion
Argument