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What is the primary goal of the Socratic method?
What is the primary goal of the Socratic method?
- To find the truth through dialogue (correct)
- To provide authoritative answers
- To challenge someone else's beliefs
- To persuade others to accept one's opinion
Which of the following best describes a statement of fact?
Which of the following best describes a statement of fact?
- It is based solely on personal beliefs
- It has objective content and is well-supported (correct)
- It often includes emotional appeals
- It is subjective and not well-supported
How can opinions sometimes be misleading?
How can opinions sometimes be misleading?
- They cannot be analyzed through discussion
- They can be based on subjective interpretations (correct)
- They require objective evidence for validation
- They are always based on objective facts
What caution is suggested regarding truth claims?
What caution is suggested regarding truth claims?
What defines a statement of opinion?
What defines a statement of opinion?
What does the virtue of Jen (ren) in Confucianism primarily emphasize?
What does the virtue of Jen (ren) in Confucianism primarily emphasize?
Which virtue is associated with doing things in the right manner according to Confucianism?
Which virtue is associated with doing things in the right manner according to Confucianism?
In Confucian philosophy, the term Chun Tzu or Junzi refers to what kind of individual?
In Confucian philosophy, the term Chun Tzu or Junzi refers to what kind of individual?
What is the primary goal of Confucianism in its social philosophy?
What is the primary goal of Confucianism in its social philosophy?
According to Confucian values, where is proper social and political behavior primarily cultivated?
According to Confucian values, where is proper social and political behavior primarily cultivated?
What is one of the core teachings of Buddhism related to human suffering?
What is one of the core teachings of Buddhism related to human suffering?
Which of the following is NOT one of the Eightfold Path principles in Buddhism?
Which of the following is NOT one of the Eightfold Path principles in Buddhism?
What does 'Right Mindfulness' in Buddhism involve?
What does 'Right Mindfulness' in Buddhism involve?
What does the argumentum ad ignorantiam suggest about the absence of evidence?
What does the argumentum ad ignorantiam suggest about the absence of evidence?
Which of the following best describes argumentum ad antiquitatem?
Which of the following best describes argumentum ad antiquitatem?
In which scenario is an argument based on hasty generalization most likely to occur?
In which scenario is an argument based on hasty generalization most likely to occur?
Which of the following is an example of argumentum ad ignorantiam?
Which of the following is an example of argumentum ad ignorantiam?
How can the fallacy of presumption be characterized?
How can the fallacy of presumption be characterized?
Why is the argument against gay marriage based on tradition a problematic reasoning?
Why is the argument against gay marriage based on tradition a problematic reasoning?
What is a common misconception associated with the assumption of lack of evidence?
What is a common misconception associated with the assumption of lack of evidence?
The fallacy of ignoring evidence could lead one to falsely conclude what?
The fallacy of ignoring evidence could lead one to falsely conclude what?
What does the Correspondence Theory of truth assert?
What does the Correspondence Theory of truth assert?
Which theory of truth suggests that something is only true if there is widespread agreement?
Which theory of truth suggests that something is only true if there is widespread agreement?
According to Relativism, how are truths perceived?
According to Relativism, how are truths perceived?
What is the focus of the Pragmatic Theory of truth?
What is the focus of the Pragmatic Theory of truth?
What does the Coherence Theory of truth emphasize?
What does the Coherence Theory of truth emphasize?
What does the Constructivist Theory suggest about knowledge?
What does the Constructivist Theory suggest about knowledge?
The Phenomenological method primarily aims to investigate what aspect of truth?
The Phenomenological method primarily aims to investigate what aspect of truth?
What does the Dialectical Method encourage in the pursuit of truth?
What does the Dialectical Method encourage in the pursuit of truth?
What does phenomenology emphasize in understanding reality?
What does phenomenology emphasize in understanding reality?
What is the natural attitude in phenomenological terms?
What is the natural attitude in phenomenological terms?
What does the phenomenological attitude involve?
What does the phenomenological attitude involve?
Which of the following describes the ‘human person’ concept?
Which of the following describes the ‘human person’ concept?
Which statement accurately reflects the meaning of ‘man’ in this context?
Which statement accurately reflects the meaning of ‘man’ in this context?
What is considered the biggest achievement of the biological aspect of being human?
What is considered the biggest achievement of the biological aspect of being human?
In phenomenology, what is meant by the term ‘embodied spirit’?
In phenomenology, what is meant by the term ‘embodied spirit’?
What role do arguments play according to the content provided?
What role do arguments play according to the content provided?
Study Notes
Fallacies
- Argumentum Ad Verecundiam (Appeal to Authority): This fallacy cites an authority figure to support a claim without adequate justification for their expertise.
- Argumentum Ad Populum (Appeal to Popularity): This fallacy assumes that because many people believe something, it must be true.
- Argumentum Ad Antiquitatem (Appeal to Tradition): This fallacy suggests that something must be true or right because it has been done for a long time.
- Argumentum Ad Ignorantiam (Argument to Ignorance): This fallacy concludes that a claim is true because there's no evidence to disprove it.
- Converse Accident (Hasty Generalization): This fallacy makes a broad assumption about an entire group based on a limited number of cases.
Confucianism
- Jen (Ren): A key virtue in Confucianism, it means human-heartedness and compassion.
- Yi (Righteousness): Another essential virtue, it embodies doing things in the right way.
- Chung Tzu (Junzi): A gentleman, embodying the virtues of Jen and Yi.
- Confucianism is a social philosophy grounded on the belief that proper social and political behavior is cultivated in the family.
Buddhism
- Buddhism views human life as inherently suffering, and the goal is to overcome this suffering.
- Eightfold Path: A key Buddhist principle that includes:
- Right Understanding
- Right Thought
- Right Speech
- Right Action
- Right Livelihood
- Right Effort
- Right Mindfulness
- Right Concentration
Methods of Philosophizing
- Socratic Method: A method of inquiry named after Socrates. It involves asking open-ended questions to get to the truth.
- Dialectical Method: This method, derived from the Greek word "dialego" means to debate or discuss, utilizes conflict to arrive at a new understanding of truth.
- Phenomenological Method: Focuses on the experience of things as they appear to a person.
- Husserlian Phenomenological Method: The most original form of phenomenology, it emphasizes the direct experience of reality.
Understanding Truth Statements
- Truth Statements: Not everyone who claims to be telling the truth is actually revealing the truth.
- Theories of Truth:
- Correspondence Theory: Proposes that the knower's mind must correspond to the thing being perceived for it to be true.
- Coherence Theory: Something is true if it fits within a larger framework of knowledge or understanding.
- Relativism: Claims that there are no absolute truths.
- Constructivist Theory: Knowledge is influenced by social forces, culture, and history.
- Consensus Theory: Truth is defined by the agreement of most people.
- Pragmatic Theory: Something is true if it is useful and practical.
The Human Person as an Embodied Spirit
- Human Person: A being with rights, capabilities, and potential.
- Views of the Human Person:
- Biological: Humans are part of the natural world, driven by instincts and survival.
- Psychological: Human experience is shaped by the mind and emotions.
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This quiz explores key concepts in fallacies and Confucian virtues. Test your knowledge on various logical fallacies, such as appeals to authority and tradition, as well as fundamental principles of Confucianism like Jen and Yi. Dive into the complexities of philosophy and ethics.
