PHIL 1213 exam 1 study guide
Question 1.
The study of what constitutes knowledge
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Epistemology
Question 2.
The study of the nature of reality
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Metaphysics
Question 3.
Study of morality using philosophical methods
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Ethics
Question 4.
if "p" then "q" p then q
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Modus ponens
Question 5.
if "p" then "q" not q not p
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Modus tollens
Question 6.
Premises are all true, impossible for conclusion to be false
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Deductive argument
Question 7.
Premises are all true, it would be likely but not certain for conclusion to be true
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Inductive argument
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, Question 8.
at least one statement or premise that supports another statement; premises that support a conclusion
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Argument
Question 9.
Moral standards should be based on legal and illegal
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Legal moralism
Question 10.
An action is morally right if someone proves it
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Subjective relativism
Question 11.
Asking and answering questions to create critical thinking. Defense of one position is questioned, weakening the defender's point
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The Socratic Method
Question 12.
Born in Athens, Greece. Dedicated his life to philosophy and living moral life. Sentenced to death for corrupting the youth and impiety.
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Major events is Socrates' Life and Death
Question 13.
Socrates questions what is a good influence on the youth of Athens? Uses horse analogy. Socrates says he doesn't believe in the
Gods.
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Socrates' Arguments Used in Court
Question 14.
A good life is a philosophical life. Death is either a state of nothingness or a migration of the soul
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Socrates' Argument that a Good Person Should not Fear Death
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Question 1.
The study of what constitutes knowledge
ANSWER
Epistemology
Question 2.
The study of the nature of reality
ANSWER
Metaphysics
Question 3.
Study of morality using philosophical methods
ANSWER
Ethics
Question 4.
if "p" then "q" p then q
ANSWER
Modus ponens
Question 5.
if "p" then "q" not q not p
ANSWER
Modus tollens
Question 6.
Premises are all true, impossible for conclusion to be false
ANSWER
Deductive argument
Question 7.
Premises are all true, it would be likely but not certain for conclusion to be true
ANSWER
Inductive argument
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, Question 8.
at least one statement or premise that supports another statement; premises that support a conclusion
ANSWER
Argument
Question 9.
Moral standards should be based on legal and illegal
ANSWER
Legal moralism
Question 10.
An action is morally right if someone proves it
ANSWER
Subjective relativism
Question 11.
Asking and answering questions to create critical thinking. Defense of one position is questioned, weakening the defender's point
ANSWER
The Socratic Method
Question 12.
Born in Athens, Greece. Dedicated his life to philosophy and living moral life. Sentenced to death for corrupting the youth and impiety.
ANSWER
Major events is Socrates' Life and Death
Question 13.
Socrates questions what is a good influence on the youth of Athens? Uses horse analogy. Socrates says he doesn't believe in the
Gods.
ANSWER
Socrates' Arguments Used in Court
Question 14.
A good life is a philosophical life. Death is either a state of nothingness or a migration of the soul
ANSWER
Socrates' Argument that a Good Person Should not Fear Death
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