GEC 6 LESSON 1
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What is the main focus of epistemology?

  • Existence and identity
  • Nature of things
  • Relationship between knowledge, truth, belief, and justification (correct)
  • Gathering and reporting data

    • Which statement best describes metaphysics?

  • Involves structured observation and thoughtful analysis
  • Deals with acquiring empirical evidence
  • Focuses on critical thinking guidelines
  • Explores nature of existence, identity, home, and space (correct)

    • What is the purpose of drawing a hypothesis in the scientific method?

  • Providing a tentative explanation for the problem (correct)
  • Establishing evidence-based findings
  • Reporting research results
  • Identifying a problem that needs a solution

    • How can critical thinking be summarized?

    <p>Applying skepticism and keeping an open mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of gathering data in the scientific method?

    <p>Proving or disproving a hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a guideline for critical thinking?

    <p>Being cautious in drawing conclusions from evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosophical theory asserts that the moral worth of an action is determined by its potential consequences?

    <p>Consequentialism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of philosophical inquiry as described in the text?

    <p>To question truth and reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of philosophical inquiry focuses on understanding human nature and its relationship to everyday situations?

    <p>PHILOSOPHICAL INQUIRY</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the science of correct thinking according to the text?

    <p>LOGIC ARGUMENT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory evaluates ethical behavior by studying the person's character and virtues?

    <p>Virtue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Epistemology focus on according to the text?

    <p>Theory of knowledge particularly its scope, method, and validity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study of general and fundamental problems concerning existence, knowledge, values, and reason?

    <p>Philosophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of philosophy systematizes concepts of right and wrong?

    <p>Metaethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach in metaethics suggests that moral terms can be established through scientific investigation?

    <p>Subjectivism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the branch of philosophy that involves recommending concepts of right and wrong?

    <p>Ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area of ethics studies the standards of what is morally good or bad?

    <p>Normative Ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of ethics complements systems that believe there's no morality without religion?

    <p>Ethics of Religion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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