17 Questions
Which type of epistemology deals with knowledge that is skills-based, such as being able to drive or use a computer?
Practical Epistemology
What type of knowledge involves familiarity with someone or something, like knowing a person or recognizing an object?
Acquaintance Knowledge
Which type of knowledge is based on facts or knowing that something is the case?
Factual Knowledge
In epistemology, what does Social Epistemology focus on?
Knowledge production in society
Which type of knowledge involves knowing how to perform a specific task or activity?
Practical Knowledge
What is the main purpose of epistemology?
To understand the nature and limits of knowledge possessed by humans
Which Greek words form the term 'epistemology'?
'Episteme' and 'Logia'
What is one of the questions epistemology attempts to answer?
Can we trust our senses?
Which field of philosophy explores questions related to knowledge, belief, and certainty?
Epistemology
What distinguishes acceptable knowledge from unacceptable knowledge, according to epistemology?
Rational justification
What philosophical problem does epistemology primarily seek to address?
The scope and limits of human knowledge
What does the term 'Philosophy' originally mean?
Love of Wisdom
According to Socrates, what does he suggest about an unexamined life?
It is not worth living
In Philosophy, what is emphasized as a way of examining the world?
Engaging in reasoned debate
What aspect of human experience does Philosophy explore?
Morality and existence
Which discipline uses critical thinking and logical reasoning to explore fundamental questions?
Philosophy
How does engaging with philosophical questions benefit individuals?
It deepens understanding of oneself and the world
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
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.
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