scs - chapter 1
when is research carried out? - ANS--when we have a question
-to settle disputes abt nature and operation of some aspect of the universe
-when we want to learn new knnowledge abt a subject
-a particular area of knowledge is inedequate , therefore, we collect evidence to obtain further
information
in what ways is the expertise of an authority limited? - ANS--theres 2 kinds of authority
authority due to their position and due to knowledge
-its limited due to the selection --> on what basis do we select authorities?
were influenced by ppls position, popularity or appearance
regardless of a persons prominence, ones persons opinion is no less of a value than anothers
unless they have expertise in the area
what are some of the problems involved in consulting authorities in order to answer questions? -
ANS--when two recognized authorities in the same field disagree
-authorities also fail to answer our questions with assurance
-there may be no authorities on new info at all sometimes
is it possible to live without accepting the word of authorities? - ANS-yes, when authorities cant
answer our question, we conduct our own research by using the research process
when is research carried out? - ANS--when we have a question
-to settle disputes abt nature and operation of some aspect of the universe
-when we want to learn new knnowledge abt a subject
-a particular area of knowledge is inedequate , therefore, we collect evidence to obtain further
information
in what ways is the expertise of an authority limited? - ANS--theres 2 kinds of authority
authority due to their position and due to knowledge
-its limited due to the selection --> on what basis do we select authorities?
were influenced by ppls position, popularity or appearance
regardless of a persons prominence, ones persons opinion is no less of a value than anothers
unless they have expertise in the area
what are some of the problems involved in consulting authorities in order to answer questions? -
ANS--when two recognized authorities in the same field disagree
-authorities also fail to answer our questions with assurance
-there may be no authorities on new info at all sometimes
is it possible to live without accepting the word of authorities? - ANS-yes, when authorities cant
answer our question, we conduct our own research by using the research process
