Axiology
In philosophy, this is commonly understood as the Study of which objects (physical objects, states of the world, psychological dispositions, fields of study, etc.) have value.
What is Axiology?
The branch of philosophy that examines the nature, origin, and limits of knowledge. Also referred to study of knowledge.
What is Epistemology?
The categorization of intentions, decisions and actions into those that are proper, or right, and those that are improper, or wrong.
What is Morality?
An error in reasoning that renders an argument invalid. Ad hominem, strawman, and false dilemma are considered to be examples of this.
What is a Fallacy?
The branch of philosophy concerned with the nature of reality, existence, and the fundamental structure of the universe. It addresses questions that go beyond the physical sciences, delving into the abstract aspects of existence.
What is Metaphysics?
In philosophy, it is often considered to be one of the four main branches. This branch deals with the systemizing, researching, and constructing rules of conduct in order to establish what ought to be considered right and wrong behavior and intent.
What is Ethics?
An epistemological view which holds that true knowledge or justification comes only or primarily from sensory experience and empirical evidence.
What is Empiricism?
A type of consequentialism. The theory suggests that the morality of an action is determined by its outcomes; that the right action is the one that produces the greatest good for the greatest number of people.
What is Utilitarianism?
A statement that can be either true or false but not both. For example, "The sky is blue"
What is a Proposition?
The study of the origin, structure, and dynamics of the universe. It explores questions about the nature of the cosmos and its fundamental elements.
What is Cosmology?
The philosophical study of government, addressing questions about the nature, scope, and legitimacy of public agents and institutions and the relationships between them.
What is Political Philosophy?
The epistemological view that "regards reason as the chief source and test of knowledge" or "any view appealing to reason as a source of knowledge or justification."
What is Rationalism?
This theory holds that moral standards are not absolute but are culturally or individually determined. What is considered morally right in one culture or by one person may be considered wrong by another.
What is Relativism?
An argument has this if and only if the truth of its premises logically guarantees the truth of its conclusion.
What is Validity?
A philosophical movement that is argued whether or not it should be classified under metaphysics and is a method that focuses on the structures of experience and consciousness. It aims to describe phenomena as they are experienced by individuals, without presuppositions or external explanations.
What is Phenomenology?
It is looked at to be a subfield or branch of Axiology, in which it deals with questions surrounding art and beauty.
What is Aesthetics?
A family of philosophical views that question the possibility of knowledge.
What is Skepticism?
The normative ethical theory that the morality of an action should be based on whether that action itself is right or wrong under a series of rules and principles
What is Deontology
Symbols that connect propositions to form complex statements. Examples include AND (∧), OR (∨), NOT (¬), IMPLIES (→), and IF AND ONLY IF (↔).
What are Logical Connectives / Operators
The study of being and existence, including the categorization of entities and their relationships. It addresses questions about what kinds of things exist and their nature.
What is Ontology?
A catch-all label used to encompass all branches of moral philosophy, social and political philosophy, aesthetics, and sometimes feminist philosophy and the philosophy of religion — whatever areas of philosophy are deemed to encompass some “evaluative” aspect. This is also roughly synonymous with the term “axiology”
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What is Value Theory?
This theory asserts that the truth of a belief is determined by its practical consequences and utility.
What is Pragmatism?
This theory, associated with philosophers like Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, is based on the idea of a social contract. It posits that moral norms derive their normative force from the idea of contract or mutual agreement among rational individuals.
What is Contractarianism?
What is this rule of replacement called?
[P ∧ ( Q ∨ R)] :: [(P ∧ Q) ∨ (P ∧ R)]
What is Distribution?
A philosophical concept that refers to the study of purpose, goals, and ends in natural processes and human actions.
What is Teleology?