Studied by 0 people
Rhetoric
the art of persuasion
Sophistry
act of trying to win an argument rather than discover the truth
Empiricism
knowledge is derived from sense experience
Skeptcism
the exercise of doubting claims and beliefs
Objectivity
that which is real or true independent of opinion
Subjectivity
focus on the individuals’ perceptions and judgments
Nihilism
life is meaningless
Logic
the study of correct reasoning
Pragmatism
the practical views about life and consequences matter most
Platonism
school of thought based on the works of Plato
Rationalism
a tradition based on the idea that reason is the royal road to truth
Aristotelianism
school of thought based on Aristotle
Evil
the complete absence of good, profound wickedness or immorality
Essence
the intrinsic nature of quality of something
Consequentialism
only consequences matter
Utilitarianism
study of the greatest good resulting from our actions
Deontology
the study of our duty and obligations to others
Idealism
stress on power of ideals and ideas
Hermeneutics
the art and study of interpretation
Hedonism
life is all about pleasure
Happiness
eudaimonia, doing well, flourishing
Ethics
habits one makes, character
Morality
the study of principles and the way they guide ones actions and decisions
Epistemology
the study of knowledge and truth
Teleology
end driven; philosophy of order and purpose
Existentialism
philosophy stressing the freedom of the individual
Metaphysics
the study of the principles that make experience possible
Ontology
the study of what truly exists
Sophrosyne
know thyself, nothing in excess, a balanced life
Apology
to give a defense for your actions, provide and account from your sides
Virtue
Excellence
Note
Flashcard