Question 1

According to Descartes, it is possible to doubt the claims of

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A)  Geometry. 
B)  Physics. 
C)  Astronomy. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Geometry. 
B)  Physics. 
C)  Astronomy. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 2

A priori judgments are

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A)  Necessary. 
B)  Strictly universal. 
C)  Based on experience. 
D)  Both a and 
A)  Necessary. 
B)  Strictly universal. 
C)  Based on experience. 
D)  Both a and

Question 3

The main point of Haack's crossword analogy is that a belief's justification

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A)  Depends partly on background beliefs and partly on prejudices. 
B)  Depends partly on its evidence and partly on how it fits with our background beliefs. 
C)  Depends partly on our will to inquire and partly on our ingenuity. 
D)  Depends partly on evidence and partly on emotions. 
A)  Depends partly on background beliefs and partly on prejudices. 
B)  Depends partly on its evidence and partly on how it fits with our background beliefs. 
C)  Depends partly on our will to inquire and partly on our ingenuity. 
D)  Depends partly on evidence and partly on emotions.

Question 4

What are the five primary qualities, and do you agree with Locke that they actually adhere in objects themselves? Explain.

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The five primary qualities, according to

Question 5

Is Nozick's account subject to a Gettier counterexample? If so, construct one. If not, explain why not.

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Robert Nozick's account of knowledge is

Question 6

Does Strawson show that Russell's worries (previous reading) are unwarranted? Explain.

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In his essay "On Referring," Strawson do

Question 7

Nagel argues that knowledge requires more than truth and confidence. Can you think of what else might be required? Explain your answer.

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In addition to truth and confidence, Nag

Question 8

What limits did Kant put on applying the success of mathematics to the construction of metaphysical theories? Do you agree?

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good essay will:
Explain Kant's reasonin

Question 9

The assumption that we are only directly acquainted with sensory ideas in our minds leads to skepticism according to Phillips.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Russell argues that the problem of induction can be solved.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Ultimately, Meno ends with virtue

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A)  Defined as the ability to rule. 
B)  Defined as wisely managing one's affairs. 
C)  Defined as benefiting one's friends and harming one's enemies. 
D)  Left undefined. 
A)  Defined as the ability to rule. 
B)  Defined as wisely managing one's affairs. 
C)  Defined as benefiting one's friends and harming one's enemies. 
D)  Left undefined.

Question 12

Give three examples of beliefs you hold on the basis of good inductive evidence. Do you think that any of them might not be true in the future? Explain.

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good essay will:
Present three of own yo

Question 13

Does Gettier provide a counterexample to Ayer's definition of knowledge (previous reading)? Explain your answer.

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Yes, Edmund Gettier is widely recognized

Question 14

According to Ayer, the following contributes evidence for knowledge:

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A)  Intuition. 
B)  Telepathy. 
C)  A rational method. 
D)  Superstition. 
A)  Intuition. 
B)  Telepathy. 
C)  A rational method. 
D)  Superstition.

Question 15

Our ideas of primary qualities resemble the objects themselves according to Locke.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The business of science, according to Russell, is to

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A)  Control nature. 
B)  Predict nature. 
C)  Discover exceptionless laws of nature. 
D)  Both a and b 
A)  Control nature. 
B)  Predict nature. 
C)  Discover exceptionless laws of nature. 
D)  Both a and b

Question 17

The relation of cause and effect, according to Hume, is known by

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A)  A priori reasoning. 
B)  Experiencing the constant conjunction of objects. 
C)  The principle of custom. 
D)  Both b and c 
A)  A priori reasoning. 
B)  Experiencing the constant conjunction of objects. 
C)  The principle of custom. 
D)  Both b and c

Question 18

Explain the distinction between relations of ideas and matters of fact.

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The distinction between relations of ide

Question 19

Unlike Meno, who believes there are many virtues, Socrates believes there is only one virtue.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Why does Zagzebski discuss the myth of Cassandra? What point does she make using this story?

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Zagzebski discusses the myth of Cassandr

According to Descartes, it is possible to doubt the claims of

A priori judgments are

The main point of Haack's crossword analogy is that a belief's justification

What are the five primary qualities, and do you agree with Locke that they actually adhere in objects themselves? Explain.

Is Nozick's account subject to a Gettier counterexample? If so, construct one. If not, explain why not.

Does Strawson show that Russell's worries (previous reading) are unwarranted? Explain.

Nagel argues that knowledge requires more than truth and confidence. Can you think of what else might be required? Explain your answer.

What limits did Kant put on applying the success of mathematics to the construction of metaphysical theories? Do you agree?

The assumption that we are only directly acquainted with sensory ideas in our minds leads to skepticism according to Phillips.

Russell argues that the problem of induction can be solved.

Ultimately, Meno ends with virtue

Give three examples of beliefs you hold on the basis of good inductive evidence. Do you think that any of them might not be true in the future? Explain.

Does Gettier provide a counterexample to Ayer's definition of knowledge (previous reading)? Explain your answer.

According to Ayer, the following contributes evidence for knowledge:

Our ideas of primary qualities resemble the objects themselves according to Locke.

The business of science, according to Russell, is to

The relation of cause and effect, according to Hume, is known by

Explain the distinction between relations of ideas and matters of fact.

Unlike Meno, who believes there are many virtues, Socrates believes there is only one virtue.

Why does Zagzebski discuss the myth of Cassandra? What point does she make using this story?

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Exam 3: Knowing Vs Thinking

According to Descartes, it is possible to doubt the claims of

A priori judgments are

The main point of Haack's crossword analogy is that a belief's justification

What are the five primary qualities, and do you agree with Locke that they actually adhere in objects themselves? Explain.

Is Nozick's account subject to a Gettier counterexample? If so, construct one. If not, explain why not.

Does Strawson show that Russell's worries (previous reading) are unwarranted? Explain.

Nagel argues that knowledge requires more than truth and confidence. Can you think of what else might be required? Explain your answer.

What limits did Kant put on applying the success of mathematics to the construction of metaphysical theories? Do you agree?

The assumption that we are only directly acquainted with sensory ideas in our minds leads to skepticism according to Phillips.

Russell argues that the problem of induction can be solved.

Ultimately, Meno ends with virtue

Give three examples of beliefs you hold on the basis of good inductive evidence. Do you think that any of them might not be true in the future? Explain.

Does Gettier provide a counterexample to Ayer's definition of knowledge (previous reading)? Explain your answer.

According to Ayer, the following contributes evidence for knowledge:

Our ideas of primary qualities resemble the objects themselves according to Locke.

The business of science, according to Russell, is to

The relation of cause and effect, according to Hume, is known by

Explain the distinction between relations of ideas and matters of fact.

Unlike Meno, who believes there are many virtues, Socrates believes there is only one virtue.

Why does Zagzebski discuss the myth of Cassandra? What point does she make using this story?

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