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What is determinism theory in metaphysics?
Who is associated with the Freedom theory in metaphysics?
What is Karma theory in metaphysics primarily about?
Which philosopher believed in the combination of determinism and freedom theories?
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In metaphysics, what does determinism theory suggest about human freedom?
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What distinguishes Freedom theory in metaphysics from Determinism theory?
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Which philosopher from the text supported the view that humans can be both free and determined?
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What concept does Karma theory introduce to reconcile determinism and freedom?
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Which philosopher lived during World War II and supported the Freedom theory?
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Study Notes
Epistemology
- Epistemology is the study of general questions such as: What is knowledge? How do we know if something is true?
- Types of Epistemology:
- Formal Epistemology: studies general questions about knowledge
- Social Epistemology: deals with the social aspects of knowledge production
- Political Epistemology: studies the political aspects of our lives
- Classifications of Epistemology:
- Practical knowledge (knowing how to do something)
- Acquaintance knowledge (knowing someone or something)
- Factual knowledge (knowing that something is the case)
Metaphysics
- Metaphysics is the study of what is real and exist
- It is the study of the fundamental nature of all reality including visible and invisible reality
- Metaphysical Questions:
- What is the nature of the world?
- Is what we see, hear, and touch real?
- Is there reality beyond the physical universe?
- Is there a God?
- Are there other spiritual beings?
Philosophy in Life
- Philosophers term the fields of philosophy that explore these topics: epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics
- Epistemology deals with the word ‘knowledge’
- Epistemology attempts to answer important questions such as:
- Is knowledge possible or is it just belief?
- Is science truly beyond doubt?
- Are there things we cannot doubt?
- How much evidence is needed to be certain?
- Can we trust our senses?
Metaphysical Theories
- Determinism Theory: all things and all human beings are unfree because everything that occurs happens in accordance with some regular pattern or law
- Freedom Theory: human beings are ultimately free and that each of us has the freedom to make of ourselves whatever kind of person we choose to be
- Karma Theory: humans can be both free and determined, and that the idea of karma allows us to combine both determinism and freedom theories
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Test your knowledge on different types of epistemology including Formal Epistemology, Social Epistemology, and Political Epistemology. Explore various classifications and theories related to the study of knowledge.
