Philosophers
The Allegory of the Cave is a tale that illustrates facets of theories of knowledge and metaphysics, which was written by
Who is Plato?
A: "I think we should have stricter regulations on industrial pollution to protect the environment."
B: "So you want to shut down all factories and throw thousands of people out of work? That’s just unrealistic."
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What is the Straw Man fallacy?
This branch of philosophies believes the meaning of life is about embracing possibility, seeking joy, growing as individuals, and helping to make the world a better place.
What are Optimistic philosophies?
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Deductive Valid Sound
This Greek philosopher was universally admitted to being physically...
What is Ugly?
“In appearance Socrates was universally admitted to be extraordinarily ugly, but it was the kind of ugliness which fascinates.”-W. K. C. Guthrie
"If we allow people to use self-driving cars, soon they'll stop learning how to drive entirely. Eventually, humans won't know how to operate vehicles at all, and society will collapse because no one will be able to transport goods or themselves without the machines."
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What is the slippery slope fallacy?
This branch of philosophies often suggest that life has no inherent, comforting meaning. Instead, they emphasize coping with suffering or finding individual meaning in a chaotic and indifferent world.
What are Pessimistic philosophies?
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Deductive Invalid argument
This 17th-century French philosopher and mathematician is famous for the statement,
"Cogito, ergo sum."
Who is René Descartes?
"You shouldn't listen to Sarah's argument about climate change because she grew up in a wealthy family and has no real understanding of environmental issues."
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What is a Genetic Fallacy?
According to this philosopher, the meaning of life is the pursuit of wisdom, virtue, and justice, culminating in the alignment of the soul with the highest truths and ideals.
Who is Plato?
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Weak Inductive argument
This German philosopher declared "God is dead" and explored the concept of the Übermensch- or Supermen
Who is Friedrich Nietzsche?
"I know that paranormal activity is real because I’ve experienced things that can only be explained by ghosts."
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What is the Begging the Question fallacy?
According to this philosophy, the meaning of life is not given to us—it is something we must create for ourselves through our choices, actions, and the search for personal authenticity in a world that offers no inherent meaning.
What is Existentialism?
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Strong Inductive not Cogent
This Greek philosopher formalized deductive reasoning and created the first system of logic, known as syllogism.
Who is Aristotle?
"Father of Logic"
"Each individual player on the basketball team is extremely talented, so the team as a whole must be unbeatable."
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What is the Composition fallacy?
For this branch of philosophy, the meaning of life is discovered through action, problem-solving, and the search for practical solutions to life’s challenges.
What is Pragmatism?
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Strong Inductive Cogent argument