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Which philosophical movement emphasized the systematic observation and recording of phenomena, closely linked with realism?
Which philosophical movement emphasized the systematic observation and recording of phenomena, closely linked with realism?
- Postmodernism
- Existentialism
- Positivism (correct)
- Pragmatism
Which historical period emphasized challenging the church's monopoly on truth and promoting individual discovery of knowledge?
Which historical period emphasized challenging the church's monopoly on truth and promoting individual discovery of knowledge?
- The Middle Ages
- The Enlightenment (correct)
- The Industrial Revolution
- The Renaissance
What concept postulated that individuals should draw their own conclusions based on scientific evidence?
What concept postulated that individuals should draw their own conclusions based on scientific evidence?
- Relativism
- Empiricism (correct)
- Realism
- Idealism
Which philosophy was closely associated with the belief that objective reality could be revealed through observations of the world?
Which philosophy was closely associated with the belief that objective reality could be revealed through observations of the world?
What does social constructionism challenge regarding the source of knowledge?
What does social constructionism challenge regarding the source of knowledge?
How does social constructionism view the concepts of truth and accuracy?
How does social constructionism view the concepts of truth and accuracy?
According to social constructionism, what is the epistemological position regarding the nature of truth?
According to social constructionism, what is the epistemological position regarding the nature of truth?
What does social constructionism recommend instead of pursuing an objective truth?
What does social constructionism recommend instead of pursuing an objective truth?
How does social constructionism view the idea of one 'true' account of phenomena?
How does social constructionism view the idea of one 'true' account of phenomena?
What does social constructionism propose regarding understanding the world?
What does social constructionism propose regarding understanding the world?
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