Methods and Tools in Philosophizing

Factual statements are called _______.

• Episteme

• Doxa

• Sophia

It refers to a judgment or belief about something.

• Episteme

• Doxa

• Sophia

• Phila

Episteme is based on observation or research.

• True

• False

A method of philosophizing in which philosophers employ a skeptical attitude in looking at ideas, events, or things.

• Empiricism

• Dialectic

• Cartesian doubt

• Socratic method

Refers to a method of acquiring knowledge through our experiences, sensation, and observation.

• Empiricism

• Dialectic

• Cartesian doubt

• Socratic method

It is also known as the art of questioning. A series of questions are formulated to analyze various aspects and examine and clarify a person’s views.

• Rationalism

• Argument

• Cartesian doubt

• Socratic method