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Ontology |
Theory of reality. -how do we know what is real? |
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Epistemology |
Theory of knowledge How we learn things |
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Science |
Body of knowledge about reality as well as a set of systematic methods for generating this knowledge. -“Reality is a contested idea” |
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Why do we need science |
-offers an approach to both experiential reality (what we “know” from personal experience and discovery) and agreement reality (what we know as a part of culture shared around us) -agreement: |
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Looking for Reality |
Scientific assertions must have both logical and empirical support. Logical: criteria for assessing the validity of arguments Empirical: require sensory experience as evidence. vs faith,institution, etc. |
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Methodology (sub field of epistemology) |
Set of Practices and techniques used to collect, process, and interpret information aimed at enhancing our understanding of reality. |
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Agreed upon knowledge (“everybody knows”): AUTHORITY |
1. Information comes from people with status and experts 2. Trusting the judgement of experts in a field can help human inquiry 3.inquiry hindered by legit authorities within their fields 4.authority figures can misuse their position of authorities. |
