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Unit 1 Flashcards

1
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Apologetics is a ______________ defense of the faith

A

rational

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2
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T/F The bible claims that Christianity is true for everyone.

A

True

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3
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T/F In order to remain a tolerant person, it is necessary for you to consider every view to be equally reasonable.

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False

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4
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T/F One’s perception of reality is always correct

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False

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5
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What is a worldview and how does it impact a person?

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A set of beliefs that affects how a person views the world. Affects their thinking, emotions and actions.

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6
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What is metaphysical realism?

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There is a world outside of our own minds.

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7
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What is the Correspondence Theory of Truth?

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Truth is when what you think, say or believe corresponds to reality.

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8
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T/F The goal of a critical thinker should be reasonableness instead of certainty.

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True

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9
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T/F The goal of critical thinking is to learn to effectively criticize an opponent’s arguments, whether or not they are reasonable.

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False.

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10
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T/F Evidence is what determines whether a belief is justifiable or rational.

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True

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11
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What does the Postmodernist believe about reality?

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It is a social construction (since we can’t see past the wall of perception, we have to create our own reality as we see it)

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12
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What does the Postmodernist believe about truth?

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It is a social construction (since we can’t know reality)

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13
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T/F Most things we “know” require some level of uncertainty.

A

True

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14
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Why is it self-refuting to say, “Everyone has their own individual truth”?

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That would require a truth claim that applies to everyone.

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15
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Why is HOW you say something in regard to religion just as important as WHAT you say in regard to religion?

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How you say if affects whether or not someone else will consider it.

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16
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List three things that must be true if someone says, “there is no truth”.

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1 - Words
2 - person speaking
3 - alphabet
4 - language, etc

17
Q

Who said, “I think therefore I am?”

A

Descartes

18
Q

Label the following ideas Postmodern or Modern:
Metaphysial realism
Awareness of the importance of perspective
Correspondence theory of truth
Reality is a social construct

A

Metaphysial realism - Modern
Awareness of the importance of perspective - Post modern
Correspondence theory of truth - Modern
Reality is a social construct - Post modern

19
Q

Why should religious claims still be evaluated using logic?

A
  • Logic required for understanding
  • Religious ideas require evidence to show reasonableness
  • Correspondent truth would indicate valid claims
  • If just preference, all would be right
20
Q

What is Plato’s definition of knowledge?

A

Justified, true belief

21
Q

Who is credited with developing a clear system of argumentation?

A

Aristotle —-> Argument

22
Q

What are the ingredients for a good argument?

A

True premises and a conclusion that follows.

23
Q

What is the fallacy with each of these?

  • appeal to authority
  • ad hominem
  • appeal to ignorance
  • appeal to pity
A

Look up answers in basics of knowledge notes under truth Unit 1

24
Q

Which best describes the philosophical relationship between perspective and the correspondence view of truth?
A Truth is relative since individuals have their own perspectives of reality
B Truth is grounded in reality but individual perspectives are relative

A

B Truth is grounded in reality but individual perspectives are relative

25
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Explain how statements like “I feel sick” and “the pen is to the left of the paper” can still be defined as absolute

A

They describe true reality from the perspective of a certain person.

26
Q

The ability to see past a person’s actions or words and into what causes them to act the way they do is called ___________________

A

Discernment

27
Q

What’s the difference between agnosticism and skepticism?

A

Agnostic - says you can’t know anything

Skeptic - says doubt everything

28
Q

Define a self-evident principle

A

One that proves itself true like, “I exist”

29
Q

Experts in the major monotheistic religions
A Say their respective views on God are the same
B Say their respective views on God are different
C Are all in agreement
D None of the above

A

B Say their respective views on God are different

30
Q

What is the problem with outlawing religions?
A It is against Judaic law
B It causes more oppression
C It doesn’t keep people from being religious
D Both B & C

A

B It causes more oppression

C It doesn’t keep people from being religious

31
Q

What is the weakness of the blind men and the elephant analogy?

A

Blind men - different religions
Elephant - the same item being described
Only an outsider would know they are all describing the same thing.

32
Q

T/F The claim that all religions are equally valid excludes people of many religions

A

True

33
Q

What does Christianity offer for keeping peace with those of other religions?

A
  • Love your enemies + pray for those who persecute you
  • All are made in God’s image
  • Saved by grace. Not outperforming others
34
Q

T/F The term “faith” in Christianity implies more an action based on knowledge than a belief without evidence

A

True

35
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Essential Question - Why does truth need to be defined by reality and how should one go about discovering what may be true?

A
  • Truth cannot be defined by perspective
  • Correspondence definition of truth cannot be denied with proving it is true ( self-evident)
  • If evidence is reasonable enough, we can and should say we “know” something (ie. evidence of Christ as Savior)
36
Q

Since our perspective (based on limited knowledge and our worldview) does influence what we take to be real, we need to
A Consider different perspectives
B Evaluate evidence for different claims
C Hold on to good evidence, but be open to new evidence
D All of the above

A

D All of the above.

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