Epistemology Concepts and Theories

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To uncover the origins of human consciousness.
To explain the relationship between knowledge and belief.
To determine the nature of truth.
To identify the sources and methods of acquiring and validating knowledge. (correct)

<p>Reality is the ultimate source of knowledge, independent of our perception. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Empiricism and rationalism are complementary approaches to acquiring knowledge. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The study of methods for acquiring and validating knowledge.

Knowledge is clear awareness based on observable facts in reality.

A method of acquiring knowledge through senses and observations.

A method of acquiring knowledge through reasoning and intellect.

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Involves reality, perception, proposition, and argument.

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Epistemology is the study of acquiring and validating knowledge
Its purpose is twofold:
- Show how to acquire knowledge
- Provide a method to determine if knowledge is true

Empiricism: Knowledge acquired through the senses
- Key figures: John Locke, George Berkeley, David Hume
Rationalism: Knowledge acquired through thinking and the use of reason
- Key figures: René Descartes, Baruch Spinoza, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz

Reality: Reality is everything that exists, including the universe, perceptions, and inner thoughts
Perception: The process of acquiring knowledge through the senses
Proposition: A statement that can be true or false
Argument: A set of propositions that support a conclusion