Philosophy of Religion Lecture Notes

This set of flashcards covers essential vocabulary and concepts related to the philosophy of religion, including its branches, arguments for the existence of God, and key definitions.

Metaphysics

The study of nature of reality, beyond the physical.

Epistemology

The study of the nature of knowledge.

Ethics

The study of morality, right and wrong.

Logic

The study of the nature of proper reasoning or argumentation.

Aesthetics

The study of the nature of beauty.

Ontology

The study of being; what is most real.

Allegory of The Cave

A philosophical metaphor used to illustrate the effects of education on human perception.

Philosophy of Religion

The attempt to analyze and critically evaluate religious beliefs.

Classical Theism

Describes God as all-knowing, timeless, simple, and perfect.

Deductive reasoning

A logical process where a general rule leads to a specific conclusion that is always true.

Inductive reasoning

A logical process where specific observations lead to a general conclusion that may be true.

Abductive reasoning

A logical process where incomplete observations lead to the best explanation.

Valid argument

An argument where it's impossible for the premises to be true and the conclusion false.

Sound argument

A valid argument with true premises.

Ontological Argument

An argument for God's existence based on the nature of being.

Cosmological Argument

An argument for God's existence based on the existence of the universe.

Teleological Argument

An argument for God's existence based on the evidence of design in the universe.

Hiddenness of God

The concept that God cannot be physically seen, affecting belief in His existence.

Philosophy

The love of wisdom; the study aimed at gaining insight and knowledge.