📌 Unlike empirical scientific problems, philosophical problems are not resolved through observation and experience, and unlike mathematical problems, they are not settled by formal proof; philosophers mainly use critical discussion and argument.
1. Philosophical problems differ from empirical scientific and mathematical problems because:
2. Which statements characterize philosophy as an investigative activity?
3. Which pairings correctly associate philosophical disciplines with their areas of concern?
What fundamental subject matter does philosophy investigate?
Problems about reality, knowledge, and value.
How do philosophers mainly address problems not settled by observation or formal proof?
Through critical discussion and argument.
Why is philosophy considered a conceptual a priori activity?
Its problems can be addressed by thought alone.
What empirical information may philosophers need when deciding how to act concerning pain?
Which kinds of creatures can feel pain.
What central competence involves formulating philosophical problems adequately?
Clarifying their content and relevance.
What conditions does an explicit definition provide for applying a concept correctly?
Necessary and sufficient conditions.
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