PHIL 1620 Study Guide - Final Guide: Begging, Nuclear Engineering, Circular Reasoning
7 Apr 2016
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Chapter 1: the nature and value of inquiry. What is fallibilism? the recognition that any claim to knowledge could be mistaken admitting that we are fallible makes us open-minded to considering other people"s views. What is an inquiry? the process of carefully examining an issue in order to come to a reasoned judgment inquiry focuses on an issue a challenge, controversy, or difference in point of view. A judgment based on critical evaluation of relevant information and arguments. In order to reach a reasoned judgment, one must: evaluate individual arguments and pieces of information, compare arguments and their strengths/weaknesses. Critical evaluation is assessment or arguments on various sides of an issue, based on criteria. Criteria specify the relevant considerations that provide basis for making judgment. Ex; in order to buy a car, some criteria to be considered are: affordability, fuel efficiency, comfort, etc. Inquiry is valuable and important because: it is better than believing something blindly.
