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June 16, 2008 test
Chapters 6-8
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Philosophy
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06/16/2008

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Philosophy of religion deals with seeking
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seeking spirituality through faith, the problem of evil,
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Philosophy of religion is contained within _____?
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contained within the discipline of Philosophy (not independent)
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Buddhism
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-4 noble truths
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Hinduism
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Collection of ancient hymns (vedas)
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Taoism
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Love of nature
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Sunni
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Islam
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Shiite
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Islam
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10 commandment
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Judaism
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David and Goliath
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Judaism
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old testament
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Judaism
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What is 2 worlds concept? who is associated with it?
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Plato;
-participation within the Forms (uppercase!)
-FINISH!!!!!!!!!
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"forms"
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Aristotle
natural world
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Aristotle's four causes
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Skepticism
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knowledge is not possible
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Rationalism
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knowledge is possible through reasoning
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Empiricism
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knowledge is possible through the senses (pure experience)
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Constructivism
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Kant's combination of rationalism and empiricism; elaborate?
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Basic Utilitarianism thought
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greatest good for the greatest number
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two utilitarianism philosophers
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-Bentham
-Mills
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Hedonistic Calculus
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measuring data to determine the right decision?
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Hedonistic Calculus measures:
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1)
2)
3)....
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animal rights
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Singer
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proponent of virtuous ethics and becoming a virtuous person
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Aristotle
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proponent of living a genuine/authentic life; we must cultivate our souls
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Kierkegaard
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revised utilitarianism, was a student of ____
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Mills; student of Bentham
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morality is rooted in natural caring (a primal response)
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