Cards in this guide (22)
What does Machiavellian mean
Niccolò Machiavello (1469-1527) was a figure of the Italian
Renaissance. He was a capital figure in politics and in one of his
books he wrote that "the end justifies the means" (which should be
understood in context )though)
Unfortunately, many careless readers interpreted that any evil
action can be justified if it is done for a good purpose. And the
word "Machiavellian" is often used to describe a crafty, secret or
tricky plan.
What did the Petition of Right do
The Petition of right was written by the Parliament in 1628, but
is dated 1627.
What is descriptive linguistics
The study of how a language changes over a long period of
time
What philosophy is David Hume most identified with
David Hume (1711-1776) was a Scottish philosopher whose sceptical philosophy restricted human knowledge to that which can be perceived by the senses. This is known as empiricism.
Which philosophical theory maintains that a concept is true if it conforms to truth or reality
What is the name of the philosopher who said that god is dead'
it was friedrich nietzsche
Which event marked the end of the Enlightenment
Where did the renaissance begin in the mid-1300s
Which philosophical theory maintains that knowledge is impossible to achieve and that truth is impossible for man to understand
Skepticism maintains that knowledge is impossible to achieve and
truth is impossible for man to understand.
The third period of philosophy of the nineteenth century was dominated by which of these
What does empiricism promote as the most important source of knowledge
Who wrote The Social Contract that outlined the ideal relationship between the government and the people
Which branch of philosophy pertains to the study of the basic nature of reality and being and the essential parts of things
What does the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception state
Mary, the Mother of Jesus, was conceived without original
sin.
Which branch of philosophy is likely related to a person completing and sending his or her income taxes to the federal government by April 15
Which branch of philosophy pertains to the rules of correct reasoning to develop a valid conclusion
Which of these people was a philosophe and editor of the Encyclopedie a reference work of political and philosophical ideas
Which term implies the reasoning that if something is true in a few instances it is true in all instances
What branch of philosophy aims to determine the nature basis and the extent of knowledge
Which of these is not a branch of philosophy logic statistics or ethics
Who was the creator Which system allowed for the discussion of differences between ancient philosophy and theology
God is the creator of all things and he does not need mans
opinion .
Is a mistake in reasoning is usually called a logic
No. A mistake in reasoning is called a logical fallacy.
