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Materialism
The belief that only physical matter exists.
Dualism
The philosophical theory that both material (body) and immaterial (mind) substances exist.
Cogito, ergo sum
Latin for "I think, therefore I am," emphasizing self-awareness and existence.
Wax Argument
Demonstrates that our understanding of objects remains while their physical properties can change.
Category Mistake
Ryle's argument that the mind is not separate from the body, challenging dualism.
Design Argument
Paley's assertion that the complexity in nature implies an intelligent designer, or God.
Pascal's Wager
The belief that it is rational to believe in God as the potential for eternal happiness with minimal loss.
Critique of Faith
Scriven's argument that faith lacks the justificatory power that reason provides.
Hiddenness of God
McKim's concept that God's inaccessibility leads to challenges in belief and faith.
Free Will Defense
The argument that free will justifies the existence of evil by allowing for moral choices.
___ is the belief that only physical matter exists.
Materialism
___ is the philosophical theory that both material and immaterial substances exist.
Dualism
___ means 'I think, therefore I am' in Latin.
Cogito, ergo sum
The ___ Argument demonstrates that our understanding of objects remains while their physical properties can change.
Wax
___ is Ryle's argument that the mind is not separate from the body, challenging dualism.
Category Mistake
Paley's ___ asserts that the complexity in nature implies an intelligent designer, or God.
Design Argument
___ suggests it is rational to believe in God as the potential for eternal happiness with minimal loss.
Pascal's Wager
Scriven's argument regarding faith is that it lacks the justificatory power that reason provides, referred to as the ___ of Faith.
Critique
The ___ of God is McKim's concept that God's inaccessibility leads to challenges in belief and faith.
Hiddenness
The ___ Defense argues that free will justifies the existence of evil by allowing for moral choices.
Free Will
What is the definition of materialism in philosophy?
Materialism is the belief that only physical matter exists.
What does dualism propose about the nature of reality?
Dualism proposes that both material (body) and immaterial (mind) substances exist.
What does 'Cogito, ergo sum' emphasize?
It emphasizes self-awareness and existence.
How does the Wax Argument illustrate our understanding of objects?
It demonstrates that our understanding of objects remains even when their physical properties change.
What does Ryle's Category Mistake argue?
It argues that the mind is not separate from the body, thus challenging dualism.
What is the Design Argument in philosophy?
The Design Argument asserts that the complexity in nature implies an intelligent designer, or God.
What is Pascal's Wager?
It is the belief that it is rational to believe in God as it offers the potential for eternal happiness with minimal loss.
What is Scriven's Critique of Faith?
It is the argument that faith lacks the justificatory power that reason provides.
What is the Hiddenness of God?
It is the concept that God's inaccessibility leads to challenges in belief and faith.
What does the Free Will Defense argue about the existence of evil?
It argues that free will justifies the existence of evil by allowing for moral choices.
