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Philosophy Concepts Quiz

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What is the problem of the justification of induction?

The challenge of justifying the use of deductive reasoning

The challenge of justifying the use of inductive reasoning (correct)

The challenge of justifying the use of both inductive and deductive reasoning

The challenge of justifying the use of abductive reasoning

What is David Hume's skeptical solution?

Provides a rational and necessary basis for our belief in deduction or abductive inferences

Provides a rational and necessary basis for our belief in causation or inductive inferences

Denies any rational or necessary basis for our belief in causation or inductive inferences (correct)

Denies any rational or necessary basis for our belief in deduction or abductive inferences

What was Hume's view on the existence of God?

Certain, arguing that there is a rational and empirical basis for believing in the existence of God

Skeptical, arguing that there is a rational but no empirical basis for believing in the existence of God

Certain, arguing that there is an empirical but no rational basis for believing in the existence of God

Skeptical, arguing that there is no rational or empirical basis for believing in the existence of God (correct)

What is the Chinese Room Argument?

Argues that a computer program that simulates human cognitive processes lacks real understanding or consciousness Signup and view all the answers

What is Searle's conclusion about Strong AI?

It is false because computers lack subjective perspective and background knowledge that humans possess Signup and view all the answers

What is a priori knowledge?

Knowledge that is independent of experience Signup and view all the answers

What are necessary truths?

Propositions that are always true and cannot be false, considered a priori knowledge Signup and view all the answers

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Philosophical Concepts Summary

The problem of the justification of induction challenges the rational justification for the use of inductive reasoning.
David Hume's skeptical solution denies any rational or necessary basis for our belief in causation or inductive inferences.
Hume was skeptical about the existence of God, arguing that there is no rational or empirical basis for believing in the existence of God.
The Chinese Room Argument argues that a computer program that simulates human cognitive processes lacks real understanding or consciousness.
Searle's conclusion about Strong AI is that it is false because computers lack subjective perspective and background knowledge that humans possess.
A priori knowledge refers to knowledge that is independent of experience, while a posteriori knowledge is based on empirical evidence and experience.
Necessary truths are propositions that are always true and cannot be false, and they are considered a priori knowledge.
Epistemic necessity refers to the idea that certain truths are necessary for knowledge to be possible.
Contingent existence refers to something that exists but could have not existed or could cease to exist without contradicting any necessary truths.

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Test your knowledge of philosophical concepts with this summary quiz. From the problem of induction and Hume's skeptical solution, to the Chinese Room Argument and a priori knowledge, this quiz covers various philosophical topics. See if you can identify the definitions of necessary truths, epistemic necessity, and contingent existence. Challenge yourself to understand complex philosophical ideas in a concise and straightforward format. Perfect for students of philosophy or anyone interested in exploring the world of philosophical concepts.