Unit 4 Lesson 39

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Dogma

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A system of principles or tenets as of a church; prescribed doctrine; an established opinion or belief

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Aphorism

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A brief statement of a principle; a tersely phrased statement f a truth or opinion

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Empirical

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Guided by practical experience and not theoretical

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Epistemology

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The division of philosophy that investigates the nature, origin, methods and limits of human knowledge

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Eschatology

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The branch of theology that is concerned with the ultimate or last things – such as death, judgement, heaven and hell

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Fallacy

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N idea or opinion founded on mistaken logic or perception

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Hedonism

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Pursuit of or devotion to pleasure; the ethical doctrine that that which is peasant or has pleasant consequences is Intrinsically good

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Pragmatism

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Theory that results, not procedure, give meaning

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Predestination

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The doctrine that God has foreordained whatever comes to pass, especially the salvation or damnation of individual souls

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Ratiocination

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The act of reasoning methodically or logically

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Syllogism

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In logic, a form of deductive reasoning consisting of a major premise (all men are foolish), a minor premise (Smith is a man), and conclusion, (therefore, Smith is foolish); a subtle or specious piece of reasoning

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Teleology

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The doctrine that final causes exist; design, purpose, or utility as an explanation of any natural phenomenon

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Tenet

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An opinion or doctrine held to be true

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Theosophy

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A system of philosophy or religion that proposes to establish direct, mystical contact with divide principles through contemplation or revelation

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Utilitarian

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Stressing the value of practical over aesthetic values