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03/26/2006

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physical universe
Definition
everything that can be known with the senses, all that is living and nonliving
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metaphysics
Definition
-nature of reality as a whole
-nature of important parts of reality

distinguishes the really real from the illusory
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epistemology
Definition
-study of the knowledge process
-determines the realtionship betwwen the mind and the senses
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ethics
Definition
-study of moral values
-characteristics of virtue
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wisdom
Definition
-highest and most perfect knowledge
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universal questions
Definition
largest questions tahts can be asked on topic
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monsim
Definition
view that all reality is one kind of thing
(all is one)
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dualism
Definition
view that all reality is two kinds of thing
(all is two)
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Does god exist?
Definition
metaphysical question
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can the mind acquire konwledge about god's existence?
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epistemologic question
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given what is known about god's existence what is morally right?
Definition
ethical question
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empiricism
Definition
view that all knowledge orginates with sense experience
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rationalism
Definition
view that the mnd can know trusts independently of the senses
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rationalism
Definition
view that the mind can know trusts independently of the senses
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skepticism
Definition
view that the mind possesses little or no reliable knowledge
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moral absolutism
Definition
view that there is a set of moral values that should serve as a standard for all individuals and cultures
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moral relativism
Definition
view that there is not a set of moral values that should serve as a standard for alll individuals and cultures
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materialist
Definition
one who holds that all that exists is made of matter
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idealist
Definition
one who holds that all that exists is made of ideas or some other nonphysical principle
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platonist
Definition
one who agreeing with plato holds that all of reality is divided between a non-physical realm or perfect truths and the physical universe
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christian
Definition
follower of jesus christ
embraces a wide variety of believers
believe the bible is true
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