Methods of Acquiring Knowledge and Knowing
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Which of the following methods for knowing or acquiring knowledge involves accepting information as true based on an individual's beliefs or faith?

  • Intuition
  • The rational method
  • The empirical method
  • Tenacity (correct)
  • What is a key limitation of the authority method for acquiring knowledge?

  • It requires extensive research and experimentation.
  • It often leads to biased or inaccurate information. (correct)
  • It relies on logical reasoning.
  • It is based on personal beliefs.
  • Which method for acquiring knowledge relies on evidence gained through observation and experimentation?

  • Tenacity
  • The empirical method (correct)
  • Intuition
  • The rational method
  • What is a common misconception about the rational method?

    <p>It always leads to accurate knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of acquiring knowledge involves holding on to ideas and beliefs simply because they have been accepted as facts for a long time or because of superstition?

    <p>The method of tenacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method for knowing or acquiring knowledge involves understanding based on personal feeling rather than evidence or logic?

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

    What is the goal of the scientific method discussed in the text?

    <p>Obtaining better-quality answers or at least a higher level of confidence in the answers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the method of intuition refer to?

    <p>Relying on personal insights and gut feelings to know things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of acquiring knowledge combines elements from each of the other methods discussed in the text?

    <p>The scientific method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text caution about the scientific method?

    <p>It tends to be more complicated and time-consuming than other methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

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