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What is an evaluative idea?
An evaluative idea is a concept or belief that involves a judgment or assessment of value.
How does an evaluative question arise?
Evaluative questions arise when we apply our evaluative ideas to specific situations or issues.
What is criticism?
Criticism involves the evaluation or analysis of something with the aim of understanding it better or improving it.
How does critical reflection about concepts and evaluative ideas work?
Critical reflection about concepts and evaluative ideas involves logical reasoning, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of the subject matter.
Give an example of an evaluative idea.
An example of an evaluative idea is 'honesty is a virtue'.
Provide an example of an evaluative question.
An example of an evaluative question is 'Is it ethical to lie to protect someone's feelings?'
Explain the relevance of connotation in formulating philosophical conceptual questions.
The connotation of a concept influences how questions are formulated and interpreted.
How can different cultural or philosophical contexts impact the formulation of philosophical questions?
Different connotations of a concept in various contexts can lead to different formulations of philosophical questions.
Define denotation and its role in philosophical conceptual questions.
Denotation refers to the literal or primary meaning of a word or concept and provides the basic framework for formulating questions.
How does the denotation of a concept like 'justice' impact philosophical questions about it?
The denotation of 'justice' is crucial in formulating questions about the nature of justice.
Explain the possible relationships between concepts in philosophical discussions.
Concepts can be antithetical (opposing or contradictory) or logically related (implying each other's connotation).
What does it mean for concepts to be antithetical in philosophical contexts?
Antithetical concepts have opposing or contradictory meanings.
What is a pseudo-question?
A statement disguised as a question that doesn’t actually require or allow for an answer.
Provide an example of a pseudo-question.
"How many dreams can dance on the head of a pin?"
What is a verbal dispute?
A disagreement arising from a misunderstanding or different interpretations of words or concepts, rather than a substantive disagreement.
Give an example of a verbal dispute.
Disagreement over whether a tomato is a fruit or a vegetable.
What are the key components of critical reflection?
Examining ideas critically, questioning assumptions, and evaluating implications.
How might critical reflection apply to the concept of 'freedom'?
By questioning what freedom means, examining underlying assumptions, and evaluating implications of interpretations.
What is a fallacy?
A mistake in reasoning or logic that undermines the validity of an argument.
What is the nature of the fallacy committed by Aquinas in his proof of the existence of God?
The fallacy lies in the assumption that every cause must have a prior cause, leading to the concept of a first cause not caused by anything else.
What is the general problem of reliable knowledge?
The challenge of determining which beliefs or claims are reliable or trustworthy due to the fallibility of knowledge.
Define solipsism.
The philosophical view that only one's own mind is sure to exist.
What is the argument for solipsism based on?
The idea that we can only be certain of our own mental experiences.
Why does the argument for solipsism fail?
It fails because it cannot provide certainty about the existence of anything outside one's own mind.
What is a fallacy?
A mistake in reasoning or logic that undermines the validity of an argument.
What is the nature of the fallacy committed by Aquinas in his proof of the existence of God?
The fallacy lies in the assumption that every cause must have a prior cause, leading to the concept of a first cause not caused by anything else.
What does the general problem of reliable knowledge refer to?
The challenge of determining which beliefs or claims are reliable or trustworthy.
Why is the general problem of reliable knowledge significant in philosophy?
It is central to many areas of philosophy, including epistemology and philosophy of science.
Explain how a disagreement over whether a tomato is a fruit or a vegetable could be considered a verbal dispute.
It arises from different interpretations of the categories 'fruit' and 'vegetable', rather than a substantive disagreement about the nature of tomatoes.
Why is Aquinas' assumption about a first cause being uncaused considered fallacious?
It involves a shift in the meaning of the concept of 'cause' from 'cause within the world' to 'cause outside the world', which is not logically justified.
Explore the relationship between collecting and analyzing data with formulating philosophical conceptual questions, focusing on the influence of connotation on question interpretation. Understand how connotation affects the secondary meanings and implications of concepts.
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