Morality
The branch of philosophy that grapples with right and wrong
What is ethics?
Branch of philosophy that studies knowledge.
Epistemology
Approximately 50% of our happiness is determined by this.
What is our genetics or DNA?
Which fallacy is this an example of: this toothpaste is new and improved, you should buy it!
What is fallacy of novelty?
Theory that says not how smart are you but how are you smart.
What is multiple intelligences?
Central concept behind the philosophy that promotes making decisions based upon whether or not you would make a universal rule of your action.
What is the categorical imperative?
In Plato's Cave Allegory, what symbolizes those whose knowledge is limited to the material world?
Who are the prisoners?
The ability for the brain to change and grow.
What is neuroplasticity?
We shouldn't let immigrants in our country or the next thing you know, we will all be required to speak Spanish.
What is slippery slope fallacy?
Thinking about your thinking
What is metacognition?
Philosophy that promotes making decisions based upon the action that will create the most amount of happiness for the greatest amount of people.
What is Utilitarianism?
In Plato's Cave Allegory how is the world of ideas symbolized?
What is the world outside the cave?
What is negativity bias?
You should donate to this fund because there are so many homeless dogs that are left to die on the side of the road.
What is Appeal to Pity?
When you try to put yourself into someone else's shoes.
What is empathy?
Religious Principle - Treat others as you would want to be treated
What is the Golden Rule?
In Plato's cave allegory these people are represented by those who are trying to free the prisoners.
What are teachers/philosophers?
Scientifically proven task that one can do daily (perhaps through a journal) in order to begin rewiring the brain.
What is practice gratitude?
You should buy Nike's because Michael Jordon endorses them.
What is Irrelevant authority?
Argument that is logical and has true premises.
What is a sound argument?
Philosophy that equates happiness with pleasure.
What is Hedonism?
In Plato's Cave Allegory these represent the shadows.
What is reliance on the material senses?
What is the state that equates with total fulfillment, or getting lost in an activity?
What is flow?
You shouldn't vote for her because she is always dressed so frumpy.
What is personal attack?
Aristotle's view on how we determine knowledge by using our senses.
What is empiricism?