Words And Definitions Flashcards
1
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Define “definiendum” and “definiens”
A
Definiendum - that which is to be defined
Definiens - that by which it is defined
2
Q
Explain empiricism
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Knowledge arises from evidence gathered via sense experience
3
Q
Explain episteme
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Theoretical knowledge. Explanation and predictions. Knowing why or knowing that.
4
Q
Explain techne
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Practical understanding. Prediction, manipulation and control. Knowing how to.
5
Q
State the classical definition of knowledge
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True, justified belief
6
Q
Describe Explanans and Explanandum
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Explanandum - features of the phenomenon to be explained (why did the vase break?)
Explanans - statements that increase understanding of explanandum (because it was dropped)
7
Q
State the Duhem-Quine thesis
A
It is impossible to test a scientific hypothesis in isolation
