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The Implications of Internalism and Externalism for Political Epistemology

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What is the main difference between internalism and externalism in political epistemology?

  1. Internalism holds that political knowledge is acquired through introspection, while externalism holds that it is acquired through observation.

  2. Internalism holds that political knowledge is subjective, while externalism holds that it is objective.

  3. Internalism holds that political knowledge is independent of the knower's social and historical context, while externalism holds that it is dependent on these factors.

  4. Internalism holds that political knowledge is justified by the knower's reasons, while externalism holds that it is justified by its consequences.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Internalism and externalism are two competing theories in political epistemology that differ in their account of how political knowledge is acquired.

What are some of the arguments in favor of internalism?

  1. Internalism is more consistent with our everyday experience of political knowledge.

  2. Internalism provides a better account of the role of values in political knowledge.

  3. Internalism is more compatible with the idea of political autonomy.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of arguments in favor of internalism, including its consistency with our everyday experience of political knowledge, its ability to account for the role of values in political knowledge, and its compatibility with the idea of political autonomy.

What are some of the arguments in favor of externalism?

  1. Externalism provides a more objective account of political knowledge.

  2. Externalism is more consistent with the scientific method.

  3. Externalism is more compatible with the idea of social progress.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of arguments in favor of externalism, including its ability to provide a more objective account of political knowledge, its consistency with the scientific method, and its compatibility with the idea of social progress.

Which of the following is an example of an internalist justification for a political belief?

  1. I believe that abortion is wrong because it violates the right to life.

  2. I believe that the government should provide healthcare for all citizens because it is the right thing to do.

  3. I believe that the death penalty is wrong because it is cruel and unusual punishment.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of internalist justifications for political beliefs. They are all based on the knower's own reasons, rather than on external factors such as the consequences of the belief or the social and historical context in which it is held.

Which of the following is an example of an externalist justification for a political belief?

  1. I believe that the government should provide healthcare for all citizens because it would improve the overall health of the population.

  2. I believe that the death penalty is wrong because it deters crime.

  3. I believe that abortion is wrong because it is against the law.

  4. None of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

None of the above are examples of externalist justifications for political beliefs. They are all based on the knower's own reasons, rather than on external factors such as the consequences of the belief or the social and historical context in which it is held.

Which of the following is a criticism of internalism?

  1. Internalism is too subjective.

  2. Internalism is too individualistic.

  3. Internalism is too static.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are criticisms of internalism. Internalism is often criticized for being too subjective, too individualistic, and too static.

Which of the following is a criticism of externalism?

  1. Externalism is too objective.

  2. Externalism is too impersonal.

  3. Externalism is too relativistic.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are criticisms of externalism. Externalism is often criticized for being too objective, too impersonal, and too relativistic.

Which of the following is a possible response to the criticism that internalism is too subjective?

  1. Internalism can account for the role of values in political knowledge.

  2. Internalism can provide a foundation for political agreement.

  3. Internalism is compatible with the idea of political autonomy.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are possible responses to the criticism that internalism is too subjective.

Which of the following is a possible response to the criticism that externalism is too objective?

  1. Externalism can account for the role of values in political knowledge.

  2. Externalism can provide a foundation for political agreement.

  3. Externalism is compatible with the idea of political autonomy.

  4. None of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

None of the above are possible responses to the criticism that externalism is too objective.

Which of the following is a possible response to the criticism that internalism is too individualistic?

  1. Internalism can account for the role of social factors in political knowledge.

  2. Internalism can provide a foundation for political agreement.

  3. Internalism is compatible with the idea of political autonomy.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are possible responses to the criticism that internalism is too individualistic.

Which of the following is a possible response to the criticism that externalism is too impersonal?

  1. Externalism can account for the role of values in political knowledge.

  2. Externalism can provide a foundation for political agreement.

  3. Externalism is compatible with the idea of political autonomy.

  4. None of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

None of the above are possible responses to the criticism that externalism is too impersonal.

Which of the following is a possible response to the criticism that internalism is too static?

  1. Internalism can account for the role of change in political knowledge.

  2. Internalism can provide a foundation for political progress.

  3. Internalism is compatible with the idea of political autonomy.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are possible responses to the criticism that internalism is too static.

Which of the following is a possible response to the criticism that externalism is too relativistic?

  1. Externalism can account for the role of values in political knowledge.

  2. Externalism can provide a foundation for political agreement.

  3. Externalism is compatible with the idea of political autonomy.

  4. None of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

None of the above are possible responses to the criticism that externalism is too relativistic.

Which of the following is the best way to resolve the debate between internalism and externalism?

  1. Find a middle ground between the two positions.

  2. Show that one position is superior to the other.

  3. Develop a new theory that incorporates the insights of both positions.

  4. None of the above.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The best way to resolve the debate between internalism and externalism is to develop a new theory that incorporates the insights of both positions.

What are some of the implications of internalism and externalism for political epistemology?

  1. Internalism and externalism have different implications for the role of values in political knowledge.

  2. Internalism and externalism have different implications for the possibility of political agreement.

  3. Internalism and externalism have different implications for the idea of political autonomy.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are implications of internalism and externalism for political epistemology.

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