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Ontology is the study of what?
Ontology is the study of what?
- The study of existence
- The study of reality
- The study of being (correct)
- The study of knowledge
Epistemology is concerned with what?
Epistemology is concerned with what?
- The study of existence
- The nature of reality
- Understanding how we know what we know (correct)
- The study of being
What do ontological assumptions respond to?
What do ontological assumptions respond to?
- The question of what is there that can be known (correct)
- The study of existence
- The study of being
- The nature of reality
What does epistemology provide a philosophical grounding for?
What does epistemology provide a philosophical grounding for?
According to Guba & Lincolin, what are ontological assumptions concerned with?
According to Guba & Lincolin, what are ontological assumptions concerned with?
Which term best describes ontology?
Which term best describes ontology?
What do ontological assumptions prioritize?
What do ontological assumptions prioritize?
What is the main focus of ontological assumptions?
What is the main focus of ontological assumptions?
What approach does ontology use to generate insights into difficult-to-measure phenomena?
What approach does ontology use to generate insights into difficult-to-measure phenomena?
According to Guba & Lincolin, what do ontological assumptions prioritize?
According to Guba & Lincolin, what do ontological assumptions prioritize?
Flashcards
Ontology
Ontology
The study of being and the nature of reality.
Epistemology
Epistemology
The study of knowledge and how we know things.
Ontological assumptions
Ontological assumptions
Beliefs about what exists and can be known.
Epistemological grounding
Epistemological grounding
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Guba & Lincoln's ontology
Guba & Lincoln's ontology
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Nature of existence
Nature of existence
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Inductive approach
Inductive approach
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Focus of Ontology
Focus of Ontology
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Ontology (another perspective)
Ontology (another perspective)
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Ontological assumptions/priority
Ontological assumptions/priority
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Study Notes
Ontology and Epistemology
- Ontology is the study of existence and reality.
- Epistemology is concerned with the nature of knowledge and how it is obtained.
Ontological Assumptions
- Ontological assumptions respond to questions about the nature of reality.
- They provide a framework for understanding what exists and how it exists.
- According to Guba & Lincoln, ontological assumptions are concerned with the nature of reality and what can be known about it.
Characteristics of Ontology
- The term "ontology" is often described as a "branch of metaphysics".
- Ontological assumptions prioritize the nature of reality and existence.
- The main focus of ontological assumptions is on understanding what exists and how it exists.
Approach to Insights
- Ontology uses a qualitative approach to generate insights into difficult-to-measure phenomena.
- According to Guba & Lincoln, ontological assumptions prioritize the understanding of the nature of reality over other considerations.
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Test your knowledge on ontology and epistemology with this quiz! Explore the nature of reality, the study of being, and the different ways we can know and understand the world. Challenge yourself with questions that delve into the structure of reality and the nature of existence.
