PHILOSOPHY TEST PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Philosophy
The study of truth, knowledge, and the nature of ultimate reality
"philo"
love of
"sophia"
wisdom
"Word" in Greek "logos" (Jesus)
means logic or reason
Truth
A thought, statement, or belief that correctly reflects the real worl...
PHILOSOPHY TEST PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Philosophy
The study of truth, knowledge, and the nature of ultimate reality
"philo"
love of
"sophia"
wisdom
"Word" in Greek "logos" (Jesus)
means logic or reason
Truth
A thought, statement, or belief that correctly reflects the real world.
Epistemology
The study of how we know what we know
Science
A means of investigating the world through empirical observation, experimentation, and
hypothesizing.
Empiricism
The belief that science is the only reliable method for gaining knowledge.
Metaphysics
The study of the nature of reality.
Spiritualism
The belief that reality is completely spiritual or immaterial.
Materialism
The belief that reality is composed of only the material or physical.
Supernaturalism
The belief that reality is composed of both the physical and non-physical.
Miracle
God's supernatural intervention in the natural course of history.
Offended Christian
withdraws from culture, avoids situations/people, judges
Assimilated Christian
delighted- adapts beliefs to culture, just want to fit in, justified by "everyone else is doing
it."
Engaging Christian
distressed- participates in culture with Christ at the center
Known by revelation
God is an intelligent designer, Jesus turned water into wine.
Known by authority
Abraham Lincoln lived and was our 16th president
Known by intuition
It's wrong to kill innocent children (conscience)
Known by reason
A man can't be a married bachelor
Known by personal experience
Running makes you sweaty
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller SUPERGRADES01. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.