Aristotles' understanding of reality (Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes
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What is Aristotle's view on gaining knowledge from the changing world?
What is Aristotle's view on gaining knowledge from the changing world?
We can if we understand causal processes
What does 'actuality' mean in Aristotle's philosophy?
What does 'actuality' mean in Aristotle's philosophy?
Something in its current state
What is 'potentiality' in Aristotle's philosophy?
What is 'potentiality' in Aristotle's philosophy?
The way things could become
What is the material cause in Aristotle's four causes?
What is the material cause in Aristotle's four causes?
What something is made of
What is the formal cause?
What is the formal cause?
The essence or defining character
What is the efficient cause?
What is the efficient cause?
What brings it into existence
What is the final cause?
What is the final cause?
The end goal or telos
How do the four causes relate to knowledge?
How do the four causes relate to knowledge?
They allow a posteriori knowledge
What is the Prime Mover in Aristotle's philosophy?
What is the Prime Mover in Aristotle's philosophy?
Pure actuality, unmoved
How does the Prime Mover cause change?
How does the Prime Mover cause change?
By pulling things towards it
What was Francis Bacon's criticism of Aristotle?
What was Francis Bacon's criticism of Aristotle?
Final cause has no place in science
What does Sartre mean by 'existence precedes essence'?
What does Sartre mean by 'existence precedes essence'?
Humans exist then decide their purpose
What is the fallacy of composition criticism?
What is the fallacy of composition criticism?
Part having purpose ≠ whole has purpose