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The study of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.
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hypothetical imperative
Philosophy; General philosophy
Imperatives are commands or requirements. Hypothetical imperatives are things we are required to do in order to fulfill our desires or goals. For example, if you are hungry, then ...
reification
Philosophy; General philosophy
Inappropriately treating something as an object, such as treating human beings as means to an end. For example, paying factory workers as little as possible and having them work ...
weak argument
Philosophy; General philosophy
Inductive arguments that have conclusions that are too strong given the evidence. The conclusion is not sufficiently supported by the evidence. For example, “Three people took a ...
hermeneutic circle
Philosophy; General philosophy
Interpreting a text by alternating between considering parts and the whole of the text. For example, we can't understand the definitions given in dictionaries without considering ...
empirical intuition
Philosophy; General philosophy
Intuitive justification that is based on a person's background knowledge concerning observation (empirical evidence). It can be difficult for a person to explain why they find ...
non-inferential reasoning
Philosophy; General philosophy
Intuitive or contemplative reasoning that does not involve argumentation (conclusions derived from premises). “non-inferential reasoning” is often contrasted with “inferential ...
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