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Our section on epistemology studied the nature of [term1] and justification.   Plato’s idealism introduced us to the allegory of the cave, which represents the four stages of knowing in what he calls, “The [term2].” (hint: this is two words)  Rationalism argues that “[term3] has precedence over other ways of acquiring knowledge.”  This position was endorsed and defended by the philosopher [term4] A third position, which was briefly covered, came from philosopher John Locke.  He argued that [term5] was the primary source of our knowledge, rather than rationalism. 

Descartes asks, “What am I?”  What is his answer?

Epistemology is known as “the study of the nature of [term1] and [term2].” Metaphysics, on the other hand, is “the philosophical [term3] of the nature, constitution, and structure of [term4].”  Accordingly knowledge, then is different from belief.  Knowledge requires not just confident belief in a truth; it requires a [term5].” 

Martin Luther King, Jr. made a distinction between just laws and unjust laws.  Which of the following is a characteristic of just laws? 

Which of the following best describes the moral theory of cultural relativism? 

In the following, identify whether the following describes the concept of sensation, imagination, or judgment (according to Descartes):  Things just appear to us (we can be surprised by them – [questiona] It is a perception of a “purely mental scrutiny” – [questionb] They have limitations (for example, they may seem small even if they are very large) – [questionc] They are mental images that correspond with unreality – [questiond] They are part of the mind which perceives – [questione]

Even if philosophy cannot provide us with definite answers, it is still valuable.  Which of the following does philosophy bring?   Note: there may be more than once answer – please select all that apply

Descartes spends the beginning of the Second Meditation on someone specific.  This someone helps give him clarity of at least one thing.  Who is this someone?

There is a certain body part that Socrates/Plato refers to, that needs time to adjust when certain external conditions occur.  Which body part is he referring to? 

Descartes opens Meditation I by doing something.  What is he doing?