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What is the "ontological argument" for the existence of God?
The ontological argument asserts that the concept of a perfect God implies His existence
because existence is a necessary attribute of perfection.
How d...
What is the "ontological argument" for the existence of God?
✔✔The ontological argument asserts that the concept of a perfect God implies His existence
because existence is a necessary attribute of perfection.
How does "empiricism" differ from "rationalism"?
✔✔Empiricism emphasizes knowledge derived from sensory experience, while rationalism
asserts that reason and intellect are primary sources of knowledge.
What does "skepticism" challenge in philosophy?
✔✔Skepticism challenges the possibility of certain or absolute knowledge, questioning the
reliability and validity of various claims to knowledge.
What is the "Eudaimonia" concept in Aristotle's ethics?
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, ✔✔Eudaimonia, in Aristotle's ethics, refers to the highest human good or flourishing achieved
through the practice of virtue and living a life of rational activity.
What does "reductio ad absurdum" mean in logical argumentation?
✔✔Reductio ad absurdum is a method of proving the falsity of a proposition by demonstrating
that its acceptance leads to a contradiction or absurdity.
How does "utilitarianism" define a morally right action?
✔✔Utilitarianism defines a morally right action as one that maximizes overall happiness or
utility for the greatest number of people.
What is "philosophical materialism"?
✔✔Philosophical materialism is the view that physical matter is the only or primary reality and
that everything, including consciousness, can be explained in terms of physical processes.
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