Flashcards: Philosophy, Concepts and Argumentation — 11 cards

How does philosophy differ in method from science and religion?

Philosophy uses logic, reflection, and argumentation.

Philosophy, Science, Religion | Method

Logic, reflection, experimentation, belief, tradition

How does science treat the concept of truth?

Science treats truth as existing and revisable through experimentation.

Truth in Philosophy, Science, Religion

Modifiable, revisable, fixed

What is a concept in mental representation?

A concept groups ideas and phenomena into a category sharing characteristics.

Concept Definition

Mental grouping of ideas and phenomena

How does a universal concept differ from a particular concept?

A universal concept applies without exception to all in a category, a particular concept concerns one being or situation at a moment.

Universal vs. Particular Concepts

Universal applies always; particular applies at specific times

Objective vs. Subjective Concepts

Objective independent; subjective based on perception

Belief vs. Knowledge

Belief personal; knowledge justified, true, universal

Ontology | Focus

Studies being and existence