Introduction to Philosophy: What is Philosophy?
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What is the main distinction made in the text between philosophy and science?

  • Science deals with metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics, while philosophy focuses on scientific issues.
  • Philosophy and science are interchangeable in addressing rational inquiry.
  • Science exhausts inquiry, while philosophy addresses questions about the limits of human knowledge.
  • Philosophy covers all rational inquiry, while science covers only scientific matters. (correct)
  • Why did Logical Positivists a hundred years ago believe that science was the only intelligible area of inquiry?

  • Because they thought science was the only field that addressed metaphysical questions.
  • Because they considered every question that can be answered must be scientific. (correct)
  • Because they argued that philosophy was limited in scope compared to science.
  • Because they believed science was the only source of knowledge.
  • Which branch of science questions whether science covers all rational inquiry?

  • Physics
  • Biology
  • Metaphysics
  • None of the above (correct)
  • Why might someone find the question of whether science can answer every question puzzling?

    <p>Because it is a philosophical question and not a scientific one.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are three big topic areas mentioned in the text that fall under philosophy?

    <p>Metaphysics, Epistemology, Ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way are philosophical issues similar to scientific issues?

    <p>Both are diverse and far-ranging.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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