Describe the branches of philosophy There are five types of branches in philosophy. These branches can be categories as Metaphysics‚ Epistemology‚ Ethics‚ Politics‚ and Estetics. The first branch of philosophy is Metaphysics‚ also known as the study of existence. Metaphysics act as a foundation in philosophy as well as the foundation of the view of our world. Metaphysics is very important to all of us as it help us to deal with reality by explaining and interpreting the world and nature around
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Analisia Roberson PhL/464 Jan 27‚ 2011 Dr. Farshad Sadri Hellenistic‚ Medieval‚ and Early Modern Thinkers In 250 to 500 words‚ briefly describe either Plato or Aristotle’s ideas about metaphysics or epistemology. As for Plato‚ Aristotle’s metaphysics and epistemology are closely bound together. The nature of what we know is tightly bound up with what it is we know. Like Plato‚ Aristotle takes his cue from language‚ though‚ again like Plato‚ the objects of his enquiry are not
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this lesson‚ we begin a new unit on epistemology‚ which is the philosophical study of knowledge claims. In this first lesson on epistemology‚ we begin by examining the question “What do we mean when we say we know something?” What exactly is knowledge? We will begin with a presentation that introduces the traditional definition of knowledge. Wood then discusses some of the basic issues raised in the study of epistemology and then presents an approach to epistemology that focuses on obtaining the intellectual
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of identity Epistemology It deals with the definition of knowledge and its scope and limitations. It translates from Greek to mean ’theory of knowledge’. It questions the meaning of knowledge‚ how we obtain knowledge‚ how much do we know‚ and how do we have this knowledge? Epistemology is further divided into Alethiology - The study of nature of truth Formal Epistemology - The use of logic and probability to illuminate problems related to epistemology Meta-epistemology - Meta-philosophical
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What Is Your Philosophy Georgette Duropan PHL/215 April 11‚2012 Ryan Shriver What Is Your Philosophy? According to “Merriam Webster” (2012)‚ Epistemology is the study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge‚ especially with reference to its limits and validity. In my essay I will give you a description about the approaches to philosophical questions for each of the major philosophical areas of inquiry‚ and explanation of how philosophy and culture interact in the development of
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Study Guide: Lesson 10 What is Epistemology? & What is Knowledge? Lesson Overview With this lesson‚ we begin a new unit on epistemology‚ which is the philosophical study of knowledge claims. In this first lesson on epistemology‚ Dew and Foreman discuss some of the basic issues raised in the study of epistemology and then discuss the nature of knowledge itself. They consider questions such as‚ “What do we mean when we say we know something?” “What exactly is knowledge? Tasks View and take notes
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The philosophy of science is concerned with the assumptions‚ foundations‚ methods‚ implications of science‚ and with the use and merit of science. This discipline sometimes overlaps metaphysics‚ ontology and epistemology. Philosophy of science has historically been met with mixed response from the scientific community. Though scientists often contribute to the field‚ many prominent scientists have felt that the practical effect on their work is limited (Babich‚ 1994). A paradigm is a world view‚
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Noemi Faith A. Reyes OC199 2008-30806 Prof. Villar ONTOLOGY | EPISTEMOLOGY | METHODOLOGY | TELEOLOGY | -“…is from the Greek and means the study of the ontos or of the one‚ the universe. It is the study of those universal concepts which apply to everything‚ as well as those specific concepts which apply to the most substantial dimensions of Being (Fox‚1999‚ p.1).”-“…comes from the Greek Ontologia and means “talking” (-logia) about being (on/onto). It is a philosophical
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his Metaphysics * Philosophical inquiry into the nature of truth is called epistemology * The study of epistemology attempts to describe and explain the nature of knowledge and truth‚ and whether it is possible to achieve genuine knowledge or perceive an ultimate truth KEY TERMS Metaphysics – most generally‚ the philosophical investigation of the nature‚ constitution‚ and structure of reality Epistemology – the study of the nature of knowledge and justificaiton Reality Is the Eternal
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Ethics and Moral Reasoning (GTP1306D) Michele Clearman-Warner 03/12/13 Epistemology or theory of knowledge is a branch of philosophy related to the scope and nature of knowledge. The subject focuses on examining the nature of knowledge‚ and how it relates to beliefs‚ justification‚ and truth. Epistemology contract with the means of production of knowledge‚ as well as skepticism about different knowledge claims. “Epistemology is the philosophical investigation into this question: What can we know
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