Question 1

Epistemically basic beliefs are also called

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A)  foundational beliefs. 
B)  self-evident truths. 
C)  axioms. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  foundational beliefs. 
B)  self-evident truths. 
C)  axioms. 
D)  All of the above

Question 2

Explain the concept of an epistemically basic belief. What, if anything, distinguishes this from dogmatism?

Accepted Answer

An epistemically basic belief is a belie

Question 3

Explain Peter Strawson's "shared standards of reasonableness" argument as a response to Hume's challenge to justify inductive reasoning.

Accepted Answer

Peter Strawson's "shared standards of re

Question 4

Abduction is also called

Accepted Answer

A)  inference to the best explanation. 
B)  induction. 
C)  enumerative induction. 
D)  apodixis. 
A)  inference to the best explanation. 
B)  induction. 
C)  enumerative induction. 
D)  apodixis.

Question 5

The Principle of Uniformity of Nature refers to the fact that

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A)  all objects behave according to uniform, natural laws. 
B)  most objects behave according to uniform, natural laws. 
C)  objects observed in the future will typically conform to patterns observed in the past. 
D)  objects observed in the future will always conform to patterns observed in the past. 
A)  all objects behave according to uniform, natural laws. 
B)  most objects behave according to uniform, natural laws. 
C)  objects observed in the future will typically conform to patterns observed in the past. 
D)  objects observed in the future will always conform to patterns observed in the past.

Question 6

Epistemically basic beliefs are beliefs that

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A)  act as premises in scientific reasoning 
B)  are warranted without argument. 
C)  stand at the base of all thinking. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  act as premises in scientific reasoning 
B)  are warranted without argument. 
C)  stand at the base of all thinking. 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

According to Wesley Salmon (1925‒2001), the justification of induction amounts to which of the following arguments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Since science uses induction successfully, it is absurd to be skeptical about it. 
B)  So long as the data used are sufficiently numerous and varied, induction is justified. 
C)  To question the validity of induction is to fall prey to the fallacy of begging the question. 
D)  If you use inductive procedures, you can call yourself "reasonable"-and isn't that nice! 
A)  Since science uses induction successfully, it is absurd to be skeptical about it. 
B)  So long as the data used are sufficiently numerous and varied, induction is justified. 
C)  To question the validity of induction is to fall prey to the fallacy of begging the question. 
D)  If you use inductive procedures, you can call yourself "reasonable"-and isn't that nice!

Question 8

Explain the principle of uniformity of nature and Hume's criticisms of it.

Accepted Answer

The principle of uniformity of nature is

Question 9

Although Karl Popper (1902-1994) accepted Hume's conclusion regarding inductive reasoning, he responded by arguing that

Accepted Answer

A)  induction is not, in fact, used in good scientific research. 
B)  induction is only one aspect of good scientific research. 
C)  all scientific research proceeds from a priori reasoning. 
D)  we have a shared conception of what constitutes a "reasonable" inference and that to say an inference is "reasonable" is just to say it meets those shared standards. 
A)  induction is not, in fact, used in good scientific research. 
B)  induction is only one aspect of good scientific research. 
C)  all scientific research proceeds from a priori reasoning. 
D)  we have a shared conception of what constitutes a "reasonable" inference and that to say an inference is "reasonable" is just to say it meets those shared standards.

Question 10

Peter Strawson (1919‒2006) responded to Hume's challenge to justify inductive reasoning by arguing that

Accepted Answer

A)  induction is not, in fact, used in good scientific research. 
B)  induction is only one aspect of good scientific research. 
C)  all scientific research proceeds from a priori reasoning. 
D)  we have a shared conception of what constitutes a "reasonable" inference and that to say an inference is "reasonable" is just to say it meets those shared standards. 
A)  induction is not, in fact, used in good scientific research. 
B)  induction is only one aspect of good scientific research. 
C)  all scientific research proceeds from a priori reasoning. 
D)  we have a shared conception of what constitutes a "reasonable" inference and that to say an inference is "reasonable" is just to say it meets those shared standards.

Epistemically basic beliefs are also called

Explain the concept of an epistemically basic belief. What, if anything, distinguishes this from dogmatism?

Explain Peter Strawson's "shared standards of reasonableness" argument as a response to Hume's challenge to justify inductive reasoning.

Abduction is also called

The Principle of Uniformity of Nature refers to the fact that

Epistemically basic beliefs are beliefs that

According to Wesley Salmon (1925‒2001), the justification of induction amounts to which of the following arguments?

Explain the principle of uniformity of nature and Hume's criticisms of it.

Although Karl Popper (1902-1994) accepted Hume's conclusion regarding inductive reasoning, he responded by arguing that

Peter Strawson (1919‒2006) responded to Hume's challenge to justify inductive reasoning by arguing that

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Epistemically basic beliefs are also called

Explain the concept of an epistemically basic belief. What, if anything, distinguishes this from dogmatism?

Explain Peter Strawson's "shared standards of reasonableness" argument as a response to Hume's challenge to justify inductive reasoning.

Abduction is also called

The Principle of Uniformity of Nature refers to the fact that

Epistemically basic beliefs are beliefs that

According to Wesley Salmon (1925‒2001), the justification of induction amounts to which of the following arguments?

Explain the principle of uniformity of nature and Hume's criticisms of it.

Although Karl Popper (1902-1994) accepted Hume's conclusion regarding inductive reasoning, he responded by arguing that

Peter Strawson (1919‒2006) responded to Hume's challenge to justify inductive reasoning by arguing that

What Is Philosophy?

What Are Arguments, and How Should We Evaluate Them?

Does God Exist?

Why Does God Leave Us to Suffer?

Can We Be Completely Certain of Anything?

Can We Trust Our Senses?

What Is Knowledge?

Do We Have Free Will?

How Is Your Mind Related to Your Body?

Will You Be the Same Person in Ten Years? Could You Survive Death?

Are There Objective Truths About Right and Wrong?

What Really Matters?

What Should We Do Part I?

What Should We Do part II?

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