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Philosophy Quiz 3
Philosophy Quiz 3
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Philosophy
Undergraduate 1
10/06/2015

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Term
P, Q, R, }
Definition
These stand for any true or false sentence
Term
S }
Definition
Stands for any person
Term
Gettier's Thesis
Definition
The traditional picture of what knowledge is, is incorrect.
Term
Traditional Picture (Gettier)
Definition
S knows that P is true if and only if
-P is true
-S believes in P
-S is justified in believing in P
Term
Traditional Picture (Gettier)
Part A
Definition
S knows that P is true if and only if
Term
Traditional Picture (Gettier)
Part B
Definition
-P is true
-S believes in P
-S is justified in believing in P
Term
What is Gettier's Argument Against the Traditional Picture?
Definition
A could be true, without B being true.

Justified true beliefs are not always knowledge.

You can believe in something that is true, without knowing that it is true.
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Traditional Definition of Knowledge
Definition
Justified True Belief
Term
Gettier Argues that....
Definition
There are a lot of justified true beliefs that are not Knowledge
Term
What is Hume's Claim?
Definition
We are not justified in the belief that the future will resemble the past because we have no reason to believe it for it is simply an assumption based on past experiences.
Term
Define Logical Reasoning
Definition
The relation of well defined ideas
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Define Matters of Fact
Definition
Claims that can not be discovered or justifiable through the mere operation of thought. They are based on cause and effect.
Term
Define The Principle of Induction
Definition
The Future Will Resemble the Past
Term
What is the first point of Hume's Argument?
Definition
There are two kinds of reasoning:
Demonstrative Reasoning which is necessary

Experiential Reasoning which is not necessary
Term
Define Demonstrative Reasoning
Definition
Reasoning Concerning the Relation of Ideas
Term
Define Experiential Reasoning
Definition
Reasoning Concerning Matters of Fact and Experience
Term
What is the second point of Hume's Argument?
Definition
It is not a contradiction that nature might change and the future might not resemble the past
Term
What is the third point of Hume's Argument?
Definition
There are no demonstrative arguments that justify the principle of induction.
Term
What is the fourth point of Hume's Argument?
Definition
Experience Based Reasoning Assumes That The Principle of Induction Is True. If it assumes that it is true then you cannot prove that it is true.
Term
What is the fifth point of Hume's Argument?
Definition
Experience based reasoning cannot justify in a non-circular way the principle of induction
Term
What is the sixth point of Hume's Argument?
Definition
Neither kind of reasoning of the two types of reasoning, can justify the principle of induction.
Term
What are Hume's thoughts on probability?
Definition
Probability is a made up human concept, and we have no reason to believe in probability without assuming that the future will resemble the past.
Term
The term Plato uses for soul in Greek is psuche, which is translated in English to...
Definition
Psyche, which is what is studied in psychology and biology.
Term
What is the first point of Socrates Argument From Recollection?
[Short Version]
Definition
Learning is possible only if your soul existed before we were born.
Term
What is the second point of Socrates Argument From Recollection?
[Short Version]
Definition
Learning is possible
Term
What is the third point of Socrates Argument From Recollection?
[Short Version]
Definition
So our soul existed before we were born
Term
What is the first point of Socrates Argument From Recollection?
[Full Version]
Definition
Recollection is the process by which a person perceives one thing and thinks of another thing that one knows of that is similar.
Term
What is the second point of Socrates Argument From Recollection?
[Full Version]
Definition
Sometimes we perceive that a physical object is F (F stands for any characteristic)
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What is the third point of Socrates Argument From Recollection?
[Full Version]
Definition
Anytime you see that a physical object is F, it is only imperfectly F.
Term
What is the fourth point of Socrates Argument From Recollection?
[Full Version]
Definition
To tell that a physical object is only imperfectly F, you must recall something that is perfectly F.
Term
What is the fifth point of Socrates Argument From Recollection?
[Full Version]
Definition
We do recall something that's perfectly F
Term
What is the sixth point of Socrates Argument From Recollection?
[Full Version]
Definition
Our prior knowledge of what's perfectly F must be prior to experience
Term
What is the seventh point of Socrates Argument From Recollection?
[Full Version]
Definition
Experience begins at birth
Term
What is the eighth point of Socrates Argument From Recollection?
[Full Version]
Definition
We get knowledge of the perfect F before birth
Term
A priori justification
Definition
is a reason to believe something, where the reason does not depend upon experience or experimentation.
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A posteriori justification
Definition
is a reason to believe something, where the reason does depend upon some experience or experimentation.
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