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What is the goal of a conceptual analysis in philosophy?
Why are thought-experiments used in testing principles in conceptual analysis?
What must philosophers do when a thought-experiment contradicts a principle in a conceptual analysis?
Why is it said that philosophers 'hate to bite the bullet'?
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Which field of philosophy specifically deals with questions about the nature of reality?
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In the context of philosophy, what does INJS stand for?
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What is the primary role of intuitions in philosophical analysis?
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Who wrote the influential paper 'Is Justified True Belief Knowledge?' that challenged traditional views on knowledge?
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Which branch of philosophy is concerned with defining what is right and wrong?
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In the context of philosophy, what does the branch of logic primarily deal with?
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Which work is described as a very broad and accessible textbook, covering various aspects of the Philosophy of Economics?
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Which source offers a short and accessible reflection on the question 'What is Philosophy?'?
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What does Metaphysics study?
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Epistemology focuses on:
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In philosophy, Ethics aims to address:
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What is the primary focus of Logic?
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Which branch of philosophy is considered less subject dependent than the others?
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Which branch of philosophy investigates how we should act?
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Study Notes
Philosophy of Economics
- The Philosophy of Economics asks questions about Economics in four branches: Metaphysical, Epistemological, Ethical, and Logical.
The Four Branches of Philosophy
- Metaphysics: investigates the nature of reality
- Epistemology: investigates what can be known
- Ethics: investigates how to act
- Logic: investigates how to reason
Applying the Four Branches to a Subject Matter
- Metaphysics of X: investigates the nature of X
- Epistemology of X: investigates what can be known about X
- Ethics of X: investigates how to act in situations of X
- Logic of X: investigates how to reason about X
Philosophy of X
- The 20th century saw the development of 'Philosophy of X' for various subjects, including:
- Logic
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Archaeology
- Art
- Education
- Sport
- Medicine
- Mind
- Psychology
- Perception
- Action
- Cognitive Science
- Language
- Linguistics
- Information
- Literature
- Economics
- Politics
- Law
Philosophy of Economics
- Focuses on conceptual analysis, which seeks to formulate, test, and revise principles for understanding Economics
- Examines how Economics is conceptually intertwined with philosophy
- Investigates foundational concepts and principles of Economics
Conceptual Analysis
- A method to increase understanding of a subject by specifying principles that relate to other concepts
- Involves testing principles through thought-experiments and revising or disputing counterexamples
- Aims to achieve Ideal Normative Justification Conditions (INJS) for the subject
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Explore Metaphysical, Epistemological, Ethical, and Logical questions related to Economics in this quiz. Dive into the Philosophy of Economics with ESPhil's Bachelor of Specific Discipline and Research Master in Philosophy & Economics programs. Learn more about Philosophy and Knowledge through recommended readings.
