Introduction to Philosophy

False (B)

Truth

<p>To analyze the validity and truthfulness of ideas, events, or things.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>A principle that favors the explanation with the least assumptions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Attributing properties of a part to the whole.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Correspondence Theory emphasizes the match with reality, while Coherence Theory focuses on consistency within a system of beliefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Its practical usefulness and effectiveness in solving problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The process of carefully considering your experiences and beliefs before acting. It encourages deeper, holistic thinking and seeking wisdom.

The love of wisdom; a science using reason and logic to understand reality and answer questions about knowledge, morality, and human nature.

The use of philosophical principles and critical thinking in daily life to make better decisions and gain wisdom.

The process of engaging in critical thinking and analysis to solve problems and understand abstract ideas.

Considering all aspects of a situation or problem before forming a conclusion. It's crucial for making informed and well-rounded judgments.

Focusing on only a limited number of aspects of a problem, potentially leading to incomplete understandings and faulty conclusions.

The branch of philosophy that examines the nature of reality, existence, and the universe. It explores questions about what is real and how we can know it.

The branch of philosophy that focuses on classifying and understanding the different types of things that exist.

The area of philosophy that investigates the nature of knowledge, how we know things, and the limits of our understanding.

The branch of philosophy that deals with questions of right and wrong, morality, and how we should live our lives.

A method of philosophical inquiry that involves asking a series of questions to analyze a topic and clarify a person's views.

Assumptions that are taken as true in a philosophical discussion, providing a foundation for arguments.

The principle that the simplest explanation with the fewest assumptions is usually the most likely to be correct.

A systematic way of analyzing arguments and statements using logic and reasoning.

Imagined scenarios designed to illustrate a problem or theory. These can help us understand complex ideas in more concrete ways.

The belief that nothing has any inherent meaning or purpose, and that all things are ultimately meaningless.

Statements or arguments used to persuade, but that lack sound reasoning, often relying on emotional appeals or misleading information.

Attacking the person making the argument instead of addressing the argument itself.

Using force or threats to persuade someone to accept an argument.

Appealing to emotions like pity or fear instead of using logical reasoning.

Asserting an idea is true because many people believe it.

Claiming an idea is true because it has been around for a long time.

Assuming the truth of a claim as a premise in the argument, leading to a circular reasoning loop.

Falsely assuming that one event causes another, often mistaking correlation for causation.

Attributing qualities of a whole to its individual parts.

Reasoning that what is true for the whole is also true for its individual parts.

Tendency to judge someone's personality based on their actions, without considering external influences or factors.

Tendency to seek and favor information confirming existing beliefs while ignoring or rejecting contradictory evidence.

The tendency to see past events as more predictable than they were, or to create a pattern where none existed.