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Match the following theories of truth with their descriptions:
Match the following theories of truth with their descriptions:
Correspondence Theory of Truth = States that truth is the relation between propositions and the world Coherence Theory of Truth = Emphasizes consistency and logical coherence as the basis of truth Pragmatic Theory of Truth = Asserts that truth is determined by practical usefulness Knowledge = Understanding obtained through education and experience of the world
Match the following philosophical concepts with their definitions:
Match the following philosophical concepts with their definitions:
Belief = Psychological condition of approval or acceptance toward claim or idea Opinion = Decision or conclusion based on uncertain evidence Thoughts = Mental or intellectual activity involving individual's objective and subjective consciousness Theistic Hypothesis = Hypothesis about the nature and existence of the world and God
Match the following treatises with their respective philosophers:
Match the following treatises with their respective philosophers:
Summa contra gentiles = Contains truth of the Catholic faith against the errors of the unbelievers Summa theological = Thomas Aquinas Will = St. Augustine
Match the following terms with their meanings:
Match the following terms with their meanings:
Match the following philosophers with their beliefs about truth and human beings:
Match the following philosophers with their beliefs about truth and human beings:
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Theories of Truth
- Correspondence Theory: Asserts that truth is determined by how accurately it reflects reality or facts.
- Coherence Theory: Suggests that truth is based on the consistency and logical coherence of a set of beliefs or statements.
- Pragmatic Theory: Defines truth in terms of practical consequences and usefulness in real-world applications.
Philosophical Concepts and Definitions
- Epistemology: The study of knowledge, including its nature, sources, and limits.
- Ontology: Examines the nature of being and existence, addressing categories of being and their relationships.
- Axiology: Focuses on values and the nature of ethical and aesthetic judgments.
Treatises and Philosophers
- "Critique of Pure Reason": Authored by Immanuel Kant, this work examines the limits and scope of human understanding.
- "The Republic": Plato's dialogue that discusses justice, the ideal state, and the philosopher-king concept.
- "Thus Spoke Zarathustra": Friedrich Nietzsche presents his ideas on morality, the Übermensch, and the eternal recurrence.
Terms and Meanings
- Utilitarianism: An ethical theory that determines the best action based on maximizing overall happiness or utility.
- Metaphysics: The branch of philosophy concerned with the fundamental nature of reality and existence.
- Solipsism: The philosophical idea that only one's own mind is sure to exist, leading to doubts about the external world.
Philosophers and Their Beliefs
- René Descartes: Known for his foundational role in modern philosophy and the statement "Cogito, ergo sum" (I think, therefore I am).
- John Stuart Mill: Advocated for utilitarianism, emphasizing the greatest happiness principle.
- Karl Marx: Critiqued capitalism and believed in historical materialism, asserting that human being is shaped by socio-economic conditions.
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