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11 Cards in this Set
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What are the sources of knowledge?
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Authoritarianism, Intuitionism, Empiricism, and Innatism
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What is authoritarianism?
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Knowledge that comes from an authority (person or text). External.
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What are the features of authoritarianism?
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It is very efficient because you learn directly from the source of knowledge. Easily accessible. Gives us context for life, past and future.
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Why is authoritarianism a justified source?
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Most knowledge is of this kind, we learn form other people.
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Why is authoritarianism not a justified source?
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Could be mistaken for power figures bias rather than authoritarian knowledge. One does not reason for oneself. Not a foundational source. HTe information is only as good as their source.
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What is intuitionism?
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Knowledge that comes from immediate apprehension. Internal. Not mediated, and independent form and reasoning process
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What are some features of intuitionism?
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Instantaneous. Personal.
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Why is intuitionism justified?
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It strikes us with force. Provides is with explanations that otherwise elude us such as solving certain types of intellectual problems.
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What are some reason intuitionism is not justified?
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Could be mistaken. Can't be tested, verified or controlled. Unclear origin.
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What is empiricism?
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Knowledge that comes From direct sensory experience. External. Comes from the 5 senses.
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What are features of empiricism?
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Very "democratic," open to public scrutiny and verification.
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