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Philosophy exam one
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- 1MetaphysicsThe study of what is real in the world
- 2EthicsThe study of right and wrong
- 3ExistentialismThe theory that humans are free and responsible for all choices
- 4EpistemologyThe study of how we gain knowledge
- 5Determinism"Want to be free, but can't"
- 6CompatibilityThe belief that free will and determinism are compatible ideas
- 7LibertarianismThe belief that humans have free will
- 8SocratesAncient Greek philosopher, Plato's teacher
- 9Socratic MethodA discussion consisting of questions and answers, trying to reach an understanding
- 10Innate KnowledgeKnown knowledge from birth
- 11RationalismOpinions and actions should be based on knowledge
- 12EmpiricismAll knowledge is derived from senses and experiences
- 13Bad FaithWhen someone acts against their own morals because society pressured them to
- 14Descartesbelieved we had no free will, we are all influenced by environment and mental capacity
- 15John LockeFather of libertarianism
- 16Baron d'HolbachFounded the theory of ethocracy
- 17Immanual KantBelieved moral law influenced everyones decisions
- 18David HumeEmpiricist, questioned rationalism
- 19Sartre"all are free"
- 20StaceAll are free, given a choice
- 21BerkelyTo be believed is to be percieved
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