Naturalism Principles Quiz

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What is the main focus of naturalism?

  • Emphasizing practical usefulness
  • Emphasizing abstract theories and dogmatic beliefs
  • Rejecting the existence of a supernatural realm
  • Explaining the world through natural properties and causes (correct)

What is the central belief of pragmatism?

  • Rejecting the existence of a supernatural realm
  • Truth of an idea is determined by its effectiveness in solving real-world problems (correct)
  • Emphasizing practical usefulness
  • Emphasizing abstract theories and dogmatic beliefs

What distinguishes naturalism from pragmatism?

  • Emphasis on practicality, experimentation, and experience (correct)
  • Tentativeness of knowledge based on new evidence or experiences
  • Belief in the governance of the universe by natural laws
  • Rejection of supernatural or spiritual explanations

What does naturalism reject?

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What does pragmatism recognize about knowledge?

<p>It is always tentative and subject to revision based on new evidence or experiences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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