[PHIL 1101] - Final Exam Guide - Ultimate 63 pages long Study Guide!
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Philosophy helps us to differentiate between good arguments and bad by finding and looking for support. Causal/historical ground for belief: do not justify a belief, only give origin of belief. I was brought up to think this way -causal/historical grounds, not grounds that justify the belief. (ex. There is no factual basis to the belief. Knowing where beliefs came from does not justify a belief. Can be true, but are still unjustified. Theoretical justification: evidence showing the belief either likes or certain to be true. Sometimes provide support, but not conclusive proof. Pragmatic justification: considerations showing that adopting the belief in a question is in one"s best interest. Instances in which believing something in which believing it is within your best interest (belief that you will win despite being the underdog) Ex. climbing mt. everest and believing that you will make it will help you to succeed and survive.
