Unit 1

Question 1

Epistemology

Answer 1

another word for theory of knowledge

Question 2

Rationalism

Answer 2

a foundationalist theory, knowledge is based on logical inferences from undoubtable statements

Question 3

Empiricism

Answer 3

a foundationalist theory, all knowledge is derived from sense perception

Question 4

Coherentism

Answer 4

alternative to foundationalism and fallibilism, all knowledge forms a coherent set of beliefs, all beliefs allign

Question 5

Foundationalism

Answer 5

a type of epistemological theory, knowledge rests on undeniable basic beliefs

Question 6

Basic Belief

Answer 6

a belief considered by many to be beyond reasonable doubt

Question 7

Fallibilism

Answer 7

an alternative to foundationalism and coherentism, knowledge consists of beliefs that are considered true until disproven

Question 8

Reliabilism

Answer 8

knowledge consists of beliefs acquired through a reliable process

Question 9

Axiom

Answer 9

starting point of reasoning

Question 10

Skepticism

Answer 10

questioning unempirical knowledge, opinions, or beliefs that are are stated as facts

Question 11

Knowledge (Classical Definition)

Answer 11

Statement must be justified, true, and believed to be knowledge

Question 12

Knowledge (Map Metaphor)

Answer 12

Different conflicting perceptions can be true

Question 13

The Regress Problem / Argument

Answer 13

Any proposition requires justification, any justification requires support meaning any proposition can be endlessly questioned

Question 14

Knowledge claim

Answer 14

anything claiming to be knowledge

Question 15

Belief

Answer 15

mental state of acceptance that a statement is true or real

Question 16

Proposition

Answer 16

any claim