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WorksheetsEPISTEMOLOGY
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
"What types of knowledge can be divided into?" It is an important problem of epistemology. Which of the following is not a type of knowledge?
a) Logical knowledge
b) Intuitive knowledge
c) Empirical knowledge
d) Social knowledge
What is the main concern of "knowledge problem" in epistemology?
a) The nature of truth
b) Sources of knowledge
c) Application of knowledge
d) The scope of knowledge
What is the representative theory of perception?
a) Sense data is the foundation of knowledge
b) Reason is the foundation of knowledge
c) Things only exist when they are perceived, the existence of anything is dependent on perception.
d) The world we see is not the real world itself, but merely an illusion/representation of that world.
What is functionalism
a) Knowledge that precedes sense data, derived from our ability to reason. "from the earlier". Independent from experience. Ex, math, deduction, reasoning.
b) Pratice of questioning the reliability of our knowledge.
c) The view that all knowledge ultimitaley resides upon a firm base of self evident truths.
d) An illusion where things appear to be present but are not what they seem
Two of the most used human senses in gaining knowledge are:
a) sight and taste
b) sight and hearing
c) hearing and touch
d) touch and sight
Complete the analogy:
observation : empiricism : _______ : rationalism
a) reason
b) validation
c) knowledge
d) truth
Which of the following terms describes the direct perception and understanding of things without the need for reasoning or inference?
a) Reasoning
b) Intuition
c) Experience
d) Metaphysics
What is epistemology?
a) The branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of knowledge, justification, and belief.
b) The study of insects
c) The study of weather patterns
d) The study of ancient civilizations
Which subtopic of epistemology emphasizes the role of experience in acquiring knowledge?
a) rationalism
b) intuitionism
c) skepticism
d) empiricism
What is the main object of epistemological research?
a) The real world
b) The human mind
c) Cultural traditions
d) Social institutions
