Philosophy PHIL-P 110 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Divine Command Theory, Euthyphro Dilemma, Cosmological Argument

• School: IUPUI
• Department: Philosophy
• Course: Philosophy PHIL-P 110
• Professor: Chad Carmichael

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Philosophy 110 study questions for exam 1. Name, briefly describe, and give an example of a question that might arise within each area. Logic is the study of reasoning within philosophy. Ethics in philosophy involves analyzing the concepts of right and wrong. Metaphysics in philosophy is the study of the nature of things in the most fundamental aspect. Epistemology refers to the theory of knowledge in philosophy. Aesthetics is the area of philosophy pertaining to beauty in terms of nature and objectivity. Give examples to illustrate your understanding of these concepts. Valid arguments - premises lead to the conclusion through logic. Sound argument is an argument that is valid and derived from true premises. Objective moral values transcend the subjectivity of individuals differentiates humans from animals. Craig states that if god does not exist, then objective moral values do not exist.