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What did Occam believe was the basis for classifying experiences?
What did Occam believe was the basis for classifying experiences?
- Extraction of universals from individual experiences
- Abstract reasoning and introspection
- Habitual responses to similar objects (correct)
- Reliance on faith and acceptance of God's existence
How did Occam's view differ from Aristotle's regarding sensory experience?
How did Occam's view differ from Aristotle's regarding sensory experience?
- Occam believed sensory experience was irrelevant, while Aristotle considered it the basis of knowledge.
- Occam believed sensory experience provided information about the world, while Aristotle thought it was just a viable source. (correct)
- Occam believed sensory experience was the only source of knowledge, while Aristotle thought reason was also needed.
- Occam believed reason was needed to extract universals, while Aristotle relied solely on sensory experience.
Which of the following statements is true about Occam's philosophy?
Which of the following statements is true about Occam's philosophy?
- It was widely accepted and promoted by the church.
- It marked the beginning of the Scholastic period.
- It was a continuation of Aristotle's empiricism.
- It essentially marked the end of the Scholastic period. (correct)
What was Occam's view on the existence of God?
What was Occam's view on the existence of God?
How did the church respond to Occam's views?
How did the church respond to Occam's views?
What is Occam's philosophy considered to be the beginning of?
What is Occam's philosophy considered to be the beginning of?
What was Aquinas' greatest task and achievement?
What was Aquinas' greatest task and achievement?
What did Aquinas believe about the differences between humans and non-human animals?
What did Aquinas believe about the differences between humans and non-human animals?
What effect did Aquinas' work have on the study of nature?
What effect did Aquinas' work have on the study of nature?
What concept is associated with Occam's belief in explaining things?
What concept is associated with Occam's belief in explaining things?
What does Occam's Razor suggest about extraneous assumptions?
What does Occam's Razor suggest about extraneous assumptions?
According to Occam, what are universals?
According to Occam, what are universals?
What change did Occam make to the question concerning the nature of knowledge?
What change did Occam make to the question concerning the nature of knowledge?
What was one of the effects of Aquinas' work?
What was one of the effects of Aquinas' work?
What did Aquinas accept as a viable source of knowledge?
What did Aquinas accept as a viable source of knowledge?
What was the main difference recognized by Aquinas between humans and non-human animals?
What was the main difference recognized by Aquinas between humans and non-human animals?
