Philosophy of the Human Person Week 2 Quiz

A mental grasp of reality reached either by perceptual observation or by a process of reason based on perceptual observation.

The science devoted to the discovery of the proper method of acquiring and validating knowledge.

The method of acquiring knowledge through our senses: seeing, hearing, tasting, feeling, and smelling.

The method of acquiring knowledge through thinking and reasoning.

A statement that can be proven true or false.

A statement of belief which may or may not be backed up by facts, but cannot be proven true or false.

A theory of truth that states a belief is true if it corresponds to reality.

A theory of truth that states a belief is true if it fits coherently into a larger system of beliefs without contradiction.

A theory of truth that states a belief is true if it has a practical application and produces useful consequences.

The method of philosophizing by engaging in disciplined conversation to achieve a clear understanding of concepts.

The method of philosophizing that emphasizes the importance of personal choices and the individual's experience.

The method of philosophizing that aims to test the practical results of beliefs and ideas in real-life situations.

The level of reflection that involves distinguishing oneself from the world by identifying external characteristics.

The level of reflection that involves thinking about thinking and expanding one's understanding of the self beyond external characteristics.

The method of philosophizing that focuses on the role of language in shaping our understanding of the world and truth.

A type of reasoning that starts with specific observations and then makes generalizations.

A type of reasoning that starts with a general statement and then applies it to specific cases.

The characteristic of a deductive argument where the conclusion logically follows from the premises.

The characteristic of a deductive argument where the conclusion is true based on true premises.

The characteristic of an inductive argument that provides strong probable support for the conclusion but does not guarantee its truth.

The characteristic of an inductive argument that provides weak probable support for the conclusion because of lacking evidence.

The characteristic of an inductive argument that is strong and has true premises, making the conclusion highly probable.

A collection of related statements, one or more of which (the premises) is claimed to provide support for, or reason to believe one of the others (the conclusion).

The process of questioning and challenging beliefs and assumptions to identify potential flaws.

A person who engages in philosophical thinking and inquiry.

The pursuit of knowledge and understanding about fundamental questions of existence, reality, knowledge, ethics, and values.

The practice of thinking or expressing oneself in a philosophical manner, considering matters from a philosophical standpoint.

The idea that all things can be explained in terms of matter or the physical.

The state of existing or living.

The quality of being objective, unbiased, and based on verifiable evidence.

The quality of being subjective, biased, and influenced by personal feelings and opinions.

A belief that is based on the facts of reality, can be confirmed with other sources, and is independent of personal interpretation.

A state of confusion or uncertainty where one is unsure of the correct answer or solution.