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What is the main focus of the Socratic and dialectic method?
What is the main focus of the Socratic and dialectic method?
Which method of reasoning has the conclusion come first, followed by supporting data and evidence?
Which method of reasoning has the conclusion come first, followed by supporting data and evidence?
What is the scientific method primarily based on?
What is the scientific method primarily based on?
What is the role of logic in determining truth?
What is the role of logic in determining truth?
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Which type of reasoning puts the general idea before specific examples?
Which type of reasoning puts the general idea before specific examples?
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In what way does the scientific method differ from deductive reasoning?
In what way does the scientific method differ from deductive reasoning?
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What distinguishes the Socratic method from the scientific method?
What distinguishes the Socratic method from the scientific method?
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What is the primary goal of the scientific method?
What is the primary goal of the scientific method?
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How does logic contribute to freeing individuals from deception?
How does logic contribute to freeing individuals from deception?
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Study Notes
Economic Terminology
- Words like "demand," "supply," "money," and "price" have specific meanings in economics that differ from everyday usage.
- These terms follow particular rules, referred to as "language games," which shape their application within the discipline.
Fallacies in Argumentation
- Argumentum ad Hominem (Appeal to the Person): Discredits an argument by attacking the individual presenting it instead of the argument itself.
- Argumentum ad Baculum (Appeal to Force): Leverages threats or fear to persuade or advance an argument.
- Argumentum ad Misericordiam (Appeal to Emotion): Employs emotional appeals, such as pity, to sway opinions.
- Argumentum ad Populum (Appeal to the Popular): Suggests an idea is valid simply because many people accept it.
- Argumentum ad Traditionem (Appeal to Tradition): Claims an idea is acceptable because it has been established for a long time.
- Argumentum ad Ignorantiam (Appeal to Ignorance): Concludes that a statement is true if it has not been proven false and vice versa.
- Petitio Principii (Begging the Question): Assumes the truth of what one aims to prove, often leading to circular reasoning.
- Hasty Generalization: Draws a broad conclusion based on insufficient evidence.
- Cause-and-Effect Fallacy: Assumes a causal relationship between unrelated events.
- Fallacy of Composition: Incorrectly reasons that what is true for a part must be true for the whole.
- Fallacy of Division: Assumes that what is true for the whole applies to its parts.
Coherence Theory of Truth
- Coherence theory may struggle to justify truths about the physical world compared to other theories like correspondence theory.
- Prominent figures connected to coherence theory include rationalists such as Spinoza, Leibniz, Hegel, and Bradley, as well as logical positivists like Neurath and Hempel.
- While coherence is valuable, it should not be the sole measure of truth, as coherent systems can be based on faulty assumptions.
Pragmatist Theory of Truth
- A statement is regarded as true if it demonstrates practical usefulness.
- Truth is examined by considering the consequences of believing in a statement.
- Example: Belief in ghosts may provide comfort and explanations, holding some pragmatic truth.
Limits of Belief and Truth
- A belief can have utility in some contexts but may also be harmful in others.
- Being successful does not guarantee the truth of a belief.
- Language distinguishes between "useful" and "true"; a useful belief, like faith in a spouse's fidelity, may not reflect an objective truth.
Untruth's Value
- False beliefs can sometimes be more beneficial than confronting uncomfortable realities.
Philosophy and Truth
- Philosophical methods promote systematic thinking and aid in seeking wisdom and truth.
- Philosophizing involves expressing thoughts in a philosophical manner.
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Explore the philosophical studies on knowledge and truth, including the Socratic and dialectic method. Learn about how philosophers question what they know and analyze different methods of knowing in order to understand themselves and the world better.
