Question 1

Can you know something false? What about something that you are not sure is true? Explain.

Accepted Answer

The question of whether one can "know" s

Question 2

What is the challenge Russell poses for science? Explain.

Accepted Answer

The challenge Russell poses for science

Question 3

According to Gettier's analysis, knowledge is justified true belief.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Does Kant think that a posteriori judgments are important? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Kant does think that a posteriori judgme

Question 5

According to Hume, why do you believe that you can put a billiard ball into a pocket by hitting it with the cue ball?

Accepted Answer

According to Hume, the belief that hitti

Question 6

Russell claims that we cannot immediately know real objects in the external world because

Accepted Answer

A)  They do not exist. 
B)  We are brains in vats. 
C)  All we immediately know are sense-data. 
D)  Both a and 
A)  They do not exist. 
B)  We are brains in vats. 
C)  All we immediately know are sense-data. 
D)  Both a and

Question 7

According to Nagel, a confidently held belief is __________ for knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A)  Necessary. 
B)  Sufficient. 
C)  Both a and b. 
D)  Neither a nor b. 
A)  Necessary. 
B)  Sufficient. 
C)  Both a and b. 
D)  Neither a nor b.

Question 8

According to Kant, all knowledge arises out of experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Do you agree with Russell's claim that all we immediately know are sense-data? Explain.

Accepted Answer

I agree with Russell's claim that all we

Question 10

Although our senses occasionally deceive us when it comes to small objects or objects at a distance, Descartes argues that there are some perceptual beliefs that are impossible to doubt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Truth is a necessary condition for knowledge according to Ayer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Ayer argues that in order to __________, knowledge requires a condition according to which one must be entitled to be sure of the truth of one's belief.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rule out knowledge of false things. 
B)  Ensure that true beliefs formed on the basis of superstition or prejudice do not count as knowledge. 
C)  Distinguish between being asleep and being awake. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Rule out knowledge of false things. 
B)  Ensure that true beliefs formed on the basis of superstition or prejudice do not count as knowledge. 
C)  Distinguish between being asleep and being awake. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 13

What does Zagzebski say about knowledge?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some of the values she has mentioned might be part of knowledge. 
B)  None of the values she has mentioned has anything to do with knowledge. 
C)  All of the values she has mentioned are required for knowledge. 
D)  There's no point in worrying about knowledge; conscientiousness is more important. 
A)  Some of the values she has mentioned might be part of knowledge. 
B)  None of the values she has mentioned has anything to do with knowledge. 
C)  All of the values she has mentioned are required for knowledge. 
D)  There's no point in worrying about knowledge; conscientiousness is more important.

Question 14

Zagzebski believes that we must care about having true beliefs

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A)  In the domains we care about. 
B)  In all domains. 
C)  If we want to be conscientious. 
D)  If we want to be caring. 
A)  In the domains we care about. 
B)  In all domains. 
C)  If we want to be conscientious. 
D)  If we want to be caring.

Question 15

Why is "bachelors are unmarried men" an a priori judgment?

Accepted Answer

The statement "bachelors are unmarried m

Question 16

Explain Socrates's conversation with Meno's slave. What did Socrates intend to show in this conversation? Did he succeed? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

In the dialogue between Socrates and Men

Question 17

Even when we really want the answer to a question, we sometimes fail in inquiry, because

Accepted Answer

A)  We don't work together as a community. 
B)  We don't have intellectual integrity. 
C)  We have limited imaginations and intellects. 
D)  We overcome our natural limitations. 
A)  We don't work together as a community. 
B)  We don't have intellectual integrity. 
C)  We have limited imaginations and intellects. 
D)  We overcome our natural limitations.

Question 18

Why are synthetic a priori judgments important?

Accepted Answer

Synthetic a priori judgments are importa

Question 19

Do you agree with Phillips that the kinds of doubt raised by Russell (previous reading) are unwarranted? Explain.

Accepted Answer

I agree with Phillips that the kinds of

Question 20

A stage magician claims he can lift objects with the power of his mind, and in his act, it looks like he really can. A member of the audience says, "I believe he can really do it. Look, the evidence is right there. You can see him do it with your own eyes. What more do you need?" Why might you believe that the stage magic is just an act?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because you should ignore evidence when you are at magic shows. 
B)  Because you rely on background beliefs about stage magic and magic tricks. 
C)  Because you don't really want to find out the truth when you are in the audience. 
D)  Because the evidence proves conclusively that the magic is fake. 
A)  Because you should ignore evidence when you are at magic shows. 
B)  Because you rely on background beliefs about stage magic and magic tricks. 
C)  Because you don't really want to find out the truth when you are in the audience. 
D)  Because the evidence proves conclusively that the magic is fake.

Can you know something false? What about something that you are not sure is true? Explain.

What is the challenge Russell poses for science? Explain.

According to Gettier's analysis, knowledge is justified true belief.

Does Kant think that a posteriori judgments are important? Explain.

According to Hume, why do you believe that you can put a billiard ball into a pocket by hitting it with the cue ball?

Russell claims that we cannot immediately know real objects in the external world because

According to Nagel, a confidently held belief is __________ for knowledge.

According to Kant, all knowledge arises out of experience.

Do you agree with Russell's claim that all we immediately know are sense-data? Explain.

Although our senses occasionally deceive us when it comes to small objects or objects at a distance, Descartes argues that there are some perceptual beliefs that are impossible to doubt.

Truth is a necessary condition for knowledge according to Ayer.

Ayer argues that in order to __________, knowledge requires a condition according to which one must be entitled to be sure of the truth of one's belief.

What does Zagzebski say about knowledge?

Zagzebski believes that we must care about having true beliefs

Why is "bachelors are unmarried men" an a priori judgment?

Explain Socrates's conversation with Meno's slave. What did Socrates intend to show in this conversation? Did he succeed? Why or why not?

Even when we really want the answer to a question, we sometimes fail in inquiry, because

Why are synthetic a priori judgments important?

Do you agree with Phillips that the kinds of doubt raised by Russell (previous reading) are unwarranted? Explain.

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Exam 3: Knowing Vs Thinking

Can you know something false? What about something that you are not sure is true? Explain.

What is the challenge Russell poses for science? Explain.

According to Gettier's analysis, knowledge is justified true belief.

Does Kant think that a posteriori judgments are important? Explain.

According to Hume, why do you believe that you can put a billiard ball into a pocket by hitting it with the cue ball?

Russell claims that we cannot immediately know real objects in the external world because

According to Nagel, a confidently held belief is __________ for knowledge.

According to Kant, all knowledge arises out of experience.

Do you agree with Russell's claim that all we immediately know are sense-data? Explain.

Although our senses occasionally deceive us when it comes to small objects or objects at a distance, Descartes argues that there are some perceptual beliefs that are impossible to doubt.

Truth is a necessary condition for knowledge according to Ayer.

Ayer argues that in order to __________, knowledge requires a condition according to which one must be entitled to be sure of the truth of one's belief.

What does Zagzebski say about knowledge?

Zagzebski believes that we must care about having true beliefs

Why is "bachelors are unmarried men" an a priori judgment?

Explain Socrates's conversation with Meno's slave. What did Socrates intend to show in this conversation? Did he succeed? Why or why not?

Even when we really want the answer to a question, we sometimes fail in inquiry, because

Why are synthetic a priori judgments important?

Do you agree with Phillips that the kinds of doubt raised by Russell (previous reading) are unwarranted? Explain.

What Is Philosophy

The Elements of Argument

Mind

Free Will

Identity

God

Moral Theory

Moral Problems

Society

Social Justice

Art

The Meaning of Life

Asian Outlooks

Filters