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Understanding Religious Language and Verification

Authored by Susannah Close

Philosophy

12th Grade

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Understanding Religious Language and Verification
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the odd aspects of religious language?

It always makes claims that are easily verifiable.

It makes claims that may seem contradictory and lie beyond human experience.

It is universally agreed upon as literal.

It never involves metaphorical interpretations.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main distinction between cognitive and non-cognitive language?

Cognitive language expresses feelings, while non-cognitive language expresses facts.

Cognitive language is not truth apt, while non-cognitive language is truth apt.

Cognitive language expresses facts and knowledge, while non-cognitive language expresses feelings and values.

Both cognitive and non-cognitive language are always verifiable.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group of philosophers suggested that only statements that can be directly verified are meaningful?

Logical Empiricists

Logical Positivists

Rationalists

Empiricists

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major issue with the Verification Principle as proposed by logical positivists?

It can verify all historical events.

It can verify all scientific theories.

It struggles with verifying statements that cannot be directly observed or tested, rendering many statements like 'I love you', meaningless.

It is universally accepted without criticism.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Ayer's Weak Verification Principle based on?

Absolute certainty

Probability and verification in principle

Direct observation only

Metaphysical claims

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Ayer, what are the two types of meaningful statements?

Metaphysical and empirical propositions

Analytic and synthetic propositions that can be empirically verified.

Cognitive and non-cognitive propositions

Literal and metaphorical propositions

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is John Hick's concept of 'eschatological verification'?

Verification of religious claims through scientific methods

Verification of religious claims in the afterlife

Verification of religious claims through historical evidence

Verification of religious claims through logical deduction

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