General
Name three philosophers who are empiricists.
Acceptable answers:
John Locke, David Hume, Francis Bacon, George Berkeley
Name one idea that John Locke focus on.
Acceptable answers:
Natural law, Social contract, Religious toleration, or Right to Evolution
Empiricism refers to the idea that answers to questions should be grounded in data.
True
How do Empiricists claim we gain reliable knowledge?
a) Through logic
b) Through sensory experience
c) Through practice
d) Through reason
b) Through sensory experience
Define Empiricism
The theory that all knowledge of actual, existing things is delivered through the five senses
What is the meaning of the greek word empeiria, from which we get Empiricism?
Experience
What is John Locke also known as?
'Father of Liberalism'
Empiricists believe in innate knowledge.
False
Which of the following is not a type of empiricism?
a) Modern
b) Radical
c) Moderate
a) Modern
Define Classical Empiricism
The belief that there is no such thing as innate or in-born knowledge.
What is a tabula rasa?
A 'blank/clean slate'
According to Locke, where do your rights come from?
Being a human being.
Socrates was an empiricist.
False
What discipline do Empiricists favour most?
a) Natural Sciences
b) Maths
c) Sport
d) Physics
a) Natural Sciences
Define Inductive Reasoning
A method of using specific observations to form general conclusions.
What is the opposite of empiricism?
Rationalism
According to Locke, in a state of nature, what natural rights does everyone posses?
Life, Liberty and Property.
According to John Locke, the following are primary qualities that material objects possess:
Colour, Taste, Smell, Sound, and Warmth/Cold
False
The mind at birth is...
a) A tabula rasa
b) A tubular rasa
c) A tabula rasta
d) A tubular pasta
a) A tabula rasa
Define Deductive Reasoning
A method of using general premises to form specific conclusions.
What reasoning do empiricists use to determine the nature of reality?
Inductive reasoning
What are two famous works of John Locke?
Acceptable Answers:
1. A Letter Concerning Toleration, 1689
2. Two treatises of Government, 1689
3. An Essay Concerning Human Understanding, 1690
4. Some Thoughts Concerning Education, 1693
Is the following an example of empiricism?
"A psychologists measure how people behave in small groups. They then record the differences in behaviour, analysing the results to develop theory on the basis of observation."
True
Which of the following is least characteristic of empiricism?
a) Observation
b) Documentation
c) Speculation
d) Skepticism
C) Speculation
Define Radical Empiricism
The belief that our knowledge of the world is based solely on our senses.