Ethics and Responsibility in Modern Society
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What did Kurt Gödel's incompleteness theorem state?

  • A formal logical theory can always prove the truth of any statement within itself.
  • Any sufficiently strong formal logical theory contains consistent statements whose truth or falsity cannot be proven within the theory itself. (correct)
  • Only certain types of logical theories are able to establish consistent statements.
  • A weak formal logical theory cannot contain consistent statements.

    • How does the text describe the foundation of any system of knowledge or theory?

  • Established on uncertainties and doubts to encourage critical thinking.
  • Based on initial positions accepted as true, which cannot be proven within the system itself. (correct)
  • Built on shifting sand without a solid base.
  • Always proven to be true before further reasoning is applied.

    • What is the consequence of a person not learning to align their needs with society?

  • The person becomes a harmonious part of nature.
  • The person develops rapidly.
  • The person stops in development and degrades. (correct)
  • The person becomes a critical thinker.

    • What new idea of the world is being formed in modern society according to the text?

    <p>The concept of a world as a harmonious system with superior intelligence, like the noosphere.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of science and religion, what do axioms and dogmas represent?

    <p>Initial positions that are unquestionable truths.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Kurt Gödel's theorem highlight about proving the truth or falsity of statements within a system?

    <p>The truth or falsity of certain statements can only be proven by a stronger formal logical theory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea of the text?

    <p>The synthesis of scientific and religious knowledge is necessary for addressing global problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic between scientists and clergymen mentioned?

    <p>Both groups are facing a crisis of conscience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the introduction of the 'Fundamentals of Orthodox Culture' course into the Russian school curriculum?

    <p>It signifies a growing need for blending scientific and religious knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, why is human consciousness considered insufficient to grasp Timeless Wisdom?

    <p>Humanity's spiritual growth has not kept pace with its intellectual progress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of human development does the text propose is changing rapidly?

    <p>Wisdom acquisition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the text, what role does fanaticism play in addressing global problems?

    <p>It hinders progress by creating illusions about solutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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