According to Descartes, the hypothesis that you could be dreaming right now supports which conclusion?
a. You do not know anything for sure
b. You know that you exist as a human being
A- this supports the theory of skepticism
What question does Descartes ask himself using his method of doubt?
Is there any possible way I can be mistaken?
What time period was Descartes a philosopher in?
Modern
If Jack needs clear and convincing evidence to win his case, and he has enough evidence to show he is 80% right, is it enough for him to win?
Yes (clear and convincing only needs 75%)
If your spirited faculty is functioning properly, you have the ________ characteristic
Courageous
Interpretations refer to _______ whereas experience refers to ________
Theories
Observations
Do dead dogmas correspond to reality?
YES: even though it is not a living truth, it is still a truth
If Jack has true, justified belief, then Jack has _______
Knowledge
Adding statements to a theory to save it from being disproven is known as _______
Ad hoc modifications
True or False: according to Descartes’ second theory, it is not possible to know anything with absolute certainty
FALSE: There is for sure one thing we know for certain in the second theory (meditation)
What does “cogito ergo sum” mean?
I think therefore I am
True or False: it is possible to have proof with no evidence
FALSE: you need lots of evidence for proof, but you do not need proof to have evidence
Jill describes sound as airwaves, did the tree make a sound when it fell according to her belief?
YES
The theory that nobody knows anything for sure is ________
Skepticism
In the allegory of the cave, the chains symbolize _______ in socrates’ trial
The older accuser Aristophanes
The belief that living a good life comes from satisfying your desires is _______
Subjectivism
True or False: According to empiricism, the best way to gain knowledge is through experience
TRUE
What time period is the Medieval era?
400-1400
Jill has 75% evidence to prove that Jack is guilty in court. She needs a preponderance of evidence to win the case. Does she win?
Yes. Preponderance of evidence: 50% and above
What is the name of the dialogue that contains plato’s allegory of the cave?
Republic
