Branches of philosophy Flashcards
(66 cards)
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Metaphysics is
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Existence
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Epistemology is
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Knowledge
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Axiology is
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action and value, how we act is based on the value
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Ethics is
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values
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Logic is
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Reason
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Politics is
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Force
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Aesthetics is
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Art and beauty
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What is real
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metaphysics
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What is knowledge
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Epistemology
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Study of reason
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Logic
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Study of action
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Axiology
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Which branch is a two part
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Axiology
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What are the two parts in axiology
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ethics and aesthetics
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Ontology is
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what is nature of existence
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Anthropology is
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study of human beings
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Ontology can also include
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existence, identity, nature of reality
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Cosmology is
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origin and organization of the universe
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theology is
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religious theory/god - concepts of and about god
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what is knowledge is
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Epistemology
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what do we know is
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Epistemology
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how is knowledge acquired
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Epistemology
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is the world really what i think it is
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Epistemology
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what is the best why to discover the truth
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Epistemology
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what is correct reasoning
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Logic
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What distinguishes a good argument for a bad one
Logic
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how can we detect a fallacy in argument
Logic
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what are the criteria in determining the validity of an arugment
Logic
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Is it ethical to use animals in scientific research?
Ethics
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Is it morally justifiable to prioritize the welfare of one group over another in times of crisis?
Ethics
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Should healthcare be considered a universal human right, and if so, how should it be provided and funded?
Ethics
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Should individuals prioritize their own interests or the interests of society as a whole when making decisions?
Ethics
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What is the nature of reality? Is it fundamentally material, immaterial, or both?
Metaphysics
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Does free will exist, or is everything predetermined by factors such as causality or divine will?
Metaphysics
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What is the ultimate nature of existence? Is there a purpose or meaning to life?
Metaphysics
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Are there objective moral values, or are they subjective constructs?
Metaphysics
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What is the nature of value, and how do we determine what is valuable or worthy of pursuit?
Axiology
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Are there objective moral values, or are all moral judgments subjective and relative?
Axiology
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What are the criteria for assessing the aesthetic value of artworks, literature, or music?
Axiology
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How do cultural beliefs and societal norms influence our understanding and assessment of values?
Axiology
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What defines beauty, and is it subjective or objective?
Aesthetics
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How do cultural and historical contexts shape our perceptions of art and beauty?
Aesthetics
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What is the relationship between art and truth? Can art convey truths that other forms of communication cannot?
Aesthetics
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How do different art forms (e.g., visual art, literature, music) elicit aesthetic experiences, and do they share common underlying principles?
Aesthetics
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What does it mean to exist? Is existence a property or state that things possess?
ontology
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What is the nature of reality? Is reality fundamentally physical, mental, or both?
ontology
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Are there universals, or do only particular instances of things exist?
ontology
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How do cultures around the world define and understand concepts such as family, kinship, and community?
Anthropology
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What role does language play in shaping cultural identity and social interactions?
Anthropology
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How have human societies adapted to diverse environmental conditions throughout history?
Anthropology
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What are the central tenets and beliefs of major world religions such as Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism?
Theology
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How do theologians reconcile the existence of suffering and evil with the concept of a benevolent and omnipotent deity?
Theology
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What role does scripture play in shaping religious beliefs and practices, and how do interpretations of sacred texts vary among different religious traditions?
Theology
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What is the origin and evolution of the universe, and what theories attempt to explain these phenomena?
Cosmology
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How do observations of celestial bodies and phenomena contribute to our understanding of the cosmos?
Cosmology
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What is dark matter and dark energy, and how do they shape the structure and behavior of the universe?
Cosmology
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A posterior is
knowledge through experience
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a prior is
knowledge through analyzing concepts independent of experience
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empirical is
posterior
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non-empirical is
prior
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what are the the 5 sources of knowledge in epistemology
T.R.I.M.P
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what does memory mean in 5 sources of epistemology
knowledge acquired through past
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what does perception mean in 5 sources of epistemology
knowledge acquired through the 5 sense
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what does introspection mean in 5 sources of epistemology
knowledge acquired through one's 'inside' mind - thirsty, tired, depressed etc
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what does reason mean in 5 sources of epistemology
use of reason = prior
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what does testimony mean in 5 sources of epistemology
basis of what someone said
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