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Which type of epistemology deals with knowledge that is skills-based, such as being able to drive or use a computer?
Which type of epistemology deals with knowledge that is skills-based, such as being able to drive or use a computer?
What type of knowledge involves familiarity with someone or something, like knowing a person or recognizing an object?
What type of knowledge involves familiarity with someone or something, like knowing a person or recognizing an object?
Which type of knowledge is based on facts or knowing that something is the case?
Which type of knowledge is based on facts or knowing that something is the case?
In epistemology, what does Social Epistemology focus on?
In epistemology, what does Social Epistemology focus on?
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Which type of knowledge involves knowing how to perform a specific task or activity?
Which type of knowledge involves knowing how to perform a specific task or activity?
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What is the main purpose of epistemology?
What is the main purpose of epistemology?
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Which Greek words form the term 'epistemology'?
Which Greek words form the term 'epistemology'?
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What is one of the questions epistemology attempts to answer?
What is one of the questions epistemology attempts to answer?
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Which field of philosophy explores questions related to knowledge, belief, and certainty?
Which field of philosophy explores questions related to knowledge, belief, and certainty?
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What distinguishes acceptable knowledge from unacceptable knowledge, according to epistemology?
What distinguishes acceptable knowledge from unacceptable knowledge, according to epistemology?
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What philosophical problem does epistemology primarily seek to address?
What philosophical problem does epistemology primarily seek to address?
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What does the term 'Philosophy' originally mean?
What does the term 'Philosophy' originally mean?
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According to Socrates, what does he suggest about an unexamined life?
According to Socrates, what does he suggest about an unexamined life?
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In Philosophy, what is emphasized as a way of examining the world?
In Philosophy, what is emphasized as a way of examining the world?
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What aspect of human experience does Philosophy explore?
What aspect of human experience does Philosophy explore?
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Which discipline uses critical thinking and logical reasoning to explore fundamental questions?
Which discipline uses critical thinking and logical reasoning to explore fundamental questions?
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How does engaging with philosophical questions benefit individuals?
How does engaging with philosophical questions benefit individuals?
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Study Notes
Epistemology
- Epistemology is the study of general questions such as: What is knowledge? How do we know if something is true?
- There are three classifications of epistemology: Formal, Social, and Political Epistemology
- Other epistemology classifications include: Practical knowledge (knowing how to do something), Acquaintance knowledge (knowing someone or something), and Factual knowledge (knowing that something is the case)
Types of Epistemology
- Formal Epistemology: studies general questions about knowledge
- Social Epistemology: deals with the social aspects of knowledge production
- Political Epistemology: studies the political aspects of our lives
Knowledge Classifications
- Practical knowledge: skills-based, e.g. being able to drive or use a computer
- Acquaintance knowledge: involves familiarity with someone or an object, e.g. I know my mother, I know what an apple looks like
- Factual knowledge: based on fact, e.g. I know that the sun rises every morning from the east and sets from the west
Metaphysics
- Metaphysics is the study of what is real and exists, including visible and invisible reality
- Metaphysical questions include: What is the nature of the world? Is what we see, hear and touch real? Is there reality beyond the physical universe?
Philosophy
- Philosophy is a branch of study that seeks to understand fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and morality
- Philosophy is a discipline that uses critical thinking and logical reasoning to explore questions and provide answers
- Philosophy can be thought of as a way of examining the world and our place in it, involving questioning, exploration, and debate
Philosophy Branches
- Epistemology: deals with knowledge and understanding
- Metaphysics: deals with reality and existence
- Ethics: deals with morality and values
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Description
Explore different types and classifications of epistemology, including formal epistemology, social epistemology, and political epistemology. Learn about the study of knowledge and truth, along with its social and political implications.
