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Epistemic Closure and the Problem of Induction

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What is epistemic closure?

  1. The idea that knowledge is closed under logical implication.

  2. The idea that knowledge is closed under deductive argument.

  3. The idea that knowledge is closed under inductive argument.

  4. The idea that knowledge is closed under empirical evidence.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Epistemic closure is the idea that if you know a set of propositions, then you also know all of the logical implications of those propositions.

What is the problem of induction?

  1. The problem of justifying inductive arguments.

  2. The problem of justifying deductive arguments.

  3. The problem of justifying empirical evidence.

  4. The problem of justifying logical implications.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The problem of induction is the problem of justifying the use of inductive arguments to make general claims about the world.

Why is the problem of induction a problem?

  1. Because inductive arguments are always invalid.

  2. Because inductive arguments are always unsound.

  3. Because inductive arguments cannot be justified by deductive arguments.

  4. Because inductive arguments cannot be justified by empirical evidence.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The problem of induction is a problem because inductive arguments cannot be justified by deductive arguments. This is because deductive arguments are only valid if the premises are true, and the premises of an inductive argument are always uncertain.

What are some of the proposed solutions to the problem of induction?

  1. The use of deductive arguments.

  2. The use of empirical evidence.

  3. The use of a priori knowledge.

  4. The use of transcendental arguments.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

One of the proposed solutions to the problem of induction is the use of empirical evidence. This is because empirical evidence can be used to support the premises of an inductive argument, and thus make the argument more likely to be true.

What is the difference between epistemic closure and the problem of induction?

  1. Epistemic closure is a problem, while the problem of induction is a solution.

  2. Epistemic closure is a solution, while the problem of induction is a problem.

  3. Epistemic closure and the problem of induction are the same thing.

  4. Epistemic closure and the problem of induction are unrelated.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Epistemic closure and the problem of induction are two different things. Epistemic closure is the idea that knowledge is closed under logical implication, while the problem of induction is the problem of justifying inductive arguments.

Which of the following is an example of epistemic closure?

  1. If you know that all crows are black, then you know that no crows are white.

  2. If you know that all dogs are mammals, then you know that all mammals are dogs.

  3. If you know that all apples are red, then you know that all fruits are red.

  4. If you know that all roses are red, then you know that all flowers are red.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is an example of epistemic closure because it is a logical implication of the premise that all crows are black.

Which of the following is an example of the problem of induction?

  1. If you have seen a thousand black crows, you can conclude that all crows are black.

  2. If you have seen a thousand red apples, you can conclude that all apples are red.

  3. If you have seen a thousand white swans, you can conclude that all swans are white.

  4. If you have seen a thousand green leaves, you can conclude that all leaves are green.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is an example of the problem of induction because it is an inductive argument that cannot be justified by deductive arguments.

Which of the following is a proposed solution to the problem of induction?

  1. The use of deductive arguments.

  2. The use of empirical evidence.

  3. The use of a priori knowledge.

  4. The use of transcendental arguments.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The use of empirical evidence is a proposed solution to the problem of induction because it can be used to support the premises of an inductive argument, and thus make the argument more likely to be true.

What is the difference between epistemic closure and skepticism?

  1. Epistemic closure is a problem, while skepticism is a solution.

  2. Epistemic closure is a solution, while skepticism is a problem.

  3. Epistemic closure and skepticism are the same thing.

  4. Epistemic closure and skepticism are unrelated.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Epistemic closure and skepticism are two different things. Epistemic closure is the idea that knowledge is closed under logical implication, while skepticism is the idea that we cannot know anything for certain.

Which of the following is an example of skepticism?

  1. The idea that we cannot know anything for certain.

  2. The idea that we can only know things that are self-evident.

  3. The idea that we can only know things that are supported by empirical evidence.

  4. The idea that we can only know things that are supported by deductive arguments.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is an example of skepticism because it is the idea that we cannot know anything for certain.

Which of the following is a proposed solution to skepticism?

  1. The use of deductive arguments.

  2. The use of empirical evidence.

  3. The use of a priori knowledge.

  4. The use of transcendental arguments.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The use of a priori knowledge is a proposed solution to skepticism because it is the idea that we can know some things for certain without relying on empirical evidence or deductive arguments.

What is the difference between epistemic closure and foundationalism?

  1. Epistemic closure is a problem, while foundationalism is a solution.

  2. Epistemic closure is a solution, while foundationalism is a problem.

  3. Epistemic closure and foundationalism are the same thing.

  4. Epistemic closure and foundationalism are unrelated.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Epistemic closure and foundationalism are two different things. Epistemic closure is the idea that knowledge is closed under logical implication, while foundationalism is the idea that there are some basic beliefs that are not justified by other beliefs.

Which of the following is an example of foundationalism?

  1. The idea that we can know some things for certain without relying on empirical evidence or deductive arguments.

  2. The idea that all of our knowledge is based on sense experience.

  3. The idea that all of our knowledge is based on deductive arguments.

  4. The idea that all of our knowledge is based on a priori knowledge.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is an example of foundationalism because it is the idea that there are some basic beliefs that are not justified by other beliefs.

Which of the following is a proposed solution to foundationalism?

  1. The use of deductive arguments.

  2. The use of empirical evidence.

  3. The use of a priori knowledge.

  4. The use of transcendental arguments.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The use of transcendental arguments is a proposed solution to foundationalism because it is the idea that there are some beliefs that are necessary for the possibility of experience.

What is the difference between epistemic closure and coherentism?

  1. Epistemic closure is a problem, while coherentism is a solution.

  2. Epistemic closure is a solution, while coherentism is a problem.

  3. Epistemic closure and coherentism are the same thing.

  4. Epistemic closure and coherentism are unrelated.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Epistemic closure and coherentism are two different things. Epistemic closure is the idea that knowledge is closed under logical implication, while coherentism is the idea that knowledge is justified by its coherence with other beliefs.

Which of the following is an example of coherentism?

  1. The idea that knowledge is justified by its coherence with other beliefs.

  2. The idea that knowledge is justified by its correspondence with reality.

  3. The idea that knowledge is justified by its pragmatic consequences.

  4. The idea that knowledge is justified by its a priori nature.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is an example of coherentism because it is the idea that knowledge is justified by its coherence with other beliefs.

Which of the following is a proposed solution to coherentism?

  1. The use of deductive arguments.

  2. The use of empirical evidence.

  3. The use of a priori knowledge.

  4. The use of transcendental arguments.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The use of transcendental arguments is a proposed solution to coherentism because it is the idea that there are some beliefs that are necessary for the possibility of experience.

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