TRUTH AND METHODS OF PHILOSOPHIZING

He is an empiricist who believed that the human mind at birth is like an empty sheet or called as "tabula rasa"

• John Locke
• George Berkley

• David Hume
• René Descartes

What is the contribution of Rene Descartes in the method of acquiring knowledge?

• He rejected the use of senses in knowledge acquisition.

• Descartes focused solely on empirical observation.
• He emphasized rationalism and systematic doubt as methods for acquiring knowledge.

• Descartes believed knowledge is only gained through reasoning.

An abstract or generic idea generalized from particular instances.

• Reality

• Concept

• Proposition

• Argument

Series of statements that provide reasons to convince the reader that a claim is truthful.

• Argument

• Proposition
• Claim
• Assertion

It is the part of proposition that requires further examination and can be contested.

• hypothesis
• premise
• claim
• fact

Which of the following explains the objective domain of truth?

• The objective domain of truth is defined by cultural perspectives.
• The objective domain of truth is a collection of personal beliefs.
• The objective domain of truth is the realm of facts that exist independently of personal beliefs.
• The objective domain of truth is based on subjective opinions.

Which domain of truth relies on social norms?

• Scientific Domain

• Mathematical Domain

• Personal Domain

• Social Domain

Which of the following is an example of personal domain of truth?

• A scientific theory about the universe.
• A historical fact about a famous event.
• A mathematical equation that describes gravity.
• A person's belief that a specific song brings them joy.

This is the process of proving the truth or validity of a statement.

• Justification

• Authentication
• Validation
• Confirmation

It is a domain of truth that is tested against the consistency and authenticity of the person who claims it.

• Objective Domain

• Social Domain

• Personal Domain

• Scientific Domain