Epistemology Knowledge Simulation

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1. 1

   What is epistemology primarily concerned with?

   A The nature and scope of knowledge. B The role of moral values in society. C The existence of deities.
2. 2

   Who is considered a major figure in the development of empiricist epistemology?

   A Immanuel Kant B John Locke C Plato
3. 3

   What is the philosophical term for a justified belief that does not constitute knowledge?

   A Axiom B Paradox C Gettier problem
4. 4

   Which philosopher introduced the concept of 'tabula rasa'?

   A John Locke B Rene Descartes C Aristotle
5. 5

   According to rationalism, what is the primary source of knowledge?

   A Intuition B Divine revelation C Reason
6. 6

   What is the term for knowledge gained through sensory experience?

   A Empirical knowledge B A priori knowledge C Analytical knowledge
7. 7

   Which philosopher is known for the skepticism about knowledge claims?

   A Socrates B David Hume C Martin Heidegger
8. 8

   What does the term 'a priori' refer to in epistemology?

   A Knowledge at birth B Knowledge independent of experience C Empirical hypothesis
9. 9

   What is foundationalism in the context of epistemology?

   A The idea that certain basic beliefs form the foundation for knowledge. B The skepticism of any foundational beliefs. C The belief in only empirical science as a foundation.
10. 10

    Which philosopher wrote 'Critique of Pure Reason'?

    A John Stuart Mill B Jean-Jacques Rousseau C Immanuel Kant