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What is the main distinction made in the text between philosophy and science?
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?
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?
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?
Why might someone find the question of whether science can answer every question puzzling?
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What are three big topic areas mentioned in the text that fall under philosophy?
What are three big topic areas mentioned in the text that fall under philosophy?
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In what way are philosophical issues similar to scientific issues?
In what way are philosophical issues similar to scientific issues?
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