Asked by lydia barcenas on Jun 17, 2024
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What justifies my belief that "the cat is on the mat" is
A) just the singular fact that the cat is on the mat.
B) my innate ideas of cats and mats.
C) whether uttering this statement "feels right" to me.
D) an array of visual and sensory evidence, as well as the coherence of that belief with many other beliefs I have.
Sensory Evidence
Information obtained through the senses, which form the basis of empirical knowledge and understanding of the environment.
Innate Ideas
Concepts that are purportedly present in the mind from birth, rather than acquired through experience or learning.
- Differentiate between rationalism and empiricism in the context of knowledge acquisition.
- Explore the dimensions of truth theories (correspondence, coherence, and pragmatic) and their significance for grasping concepts of rationality, relativism, and skepticism.
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Kiana OfoghJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The best justification for the belief that "the cat is on the mat" is an array of visual and sensory evidence, as well as the coherence of that belief with many other beliefs the individual has. This would involve empirical observations and logical reasoning and would provide a more reliable basis for the belief than simply relying on innate ideas or subjective feelings.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between rationalism and empiricism in the context of knowledge acquisition.
- Explore the dimensions of truth theories (correspondence, coherence, and pragmatic) and their significance for grasping concepts of rationality, relativism, and skepticism.