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Epistemology literally means

A) the study of knowledge
B) the study of the reality
C) the study of whether humans are free or unfree
D) the study of morality

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Philosophy is not hard work.

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Some people believe that the term "philosophy" is only a verb,while others hold that it could function as a noun,as well.What is your view,and why do you hold it?

Perictione suggests that philosophy is ultimately a search for an understanding of why we and our universe are here.

The belief that there is just one God is

The idea of karma can combine

Rachels says that finding satisfaction in helping others is not

____________________ is the study of the most general characteristics of reality.

Crito was unwilling to help Socrates escape from jail.

What does philosophy literally mean?

Philosophy is traditionally divided into three categories of philosophical topics.Do you think that these divisions are strict ones,or do you think that the questions that fall under one category are relevant to those that fall under others? Explain and illustrate your answers.

Karma means literally

What philosopher argues for determinism,the view that all things and all human beings are unfree?

Monotheism is the belief that there are many gods.

What philosopher wrote: "Everyone is selfish; everyone is doing what he believes will make himself happier."

Socrates held that the gods agreed on what is holy.

Who said that whatever the gods love is holy?

Gail Stenstad is a

Genevieve Lloyd is a(n)____________________ philosopher.

Philosophy begins with wonder.