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  1. Return to Philosophy: Asking Questions--Seeking Answers Student Resources

Chapter 07 Self Quiz

. David Hume (1711-1776) challenged us to justify our assumption that

. Hume pointed out that there are certain exceptional cases in which predictions can be made without induction. For example, I predict

. The Principle of Uniformity of Nature refers to the fact that

. Hume argued that one cannot show a prediction to be correct, or even to be probably correct, using induction because induction depends on

. Based on his skepticism regarding inductive reasoning, Hume advised us to

. Popper argued that it was crucial for scientists to maintain a "critical attitude" whereby they would

. Peter Strawson (1919-2006) responded to Hume's challenge to justify inductive reasoning by arguing that

. Even if it is meaningless to ask whether inductive arguments are reasonable, Hume can respond to Strawson by instead asking whether inductive arguments are

. Epistemically basic beliefs are beliefs that

. One of the major difficulties regarding epistemically basic beliefs is determining

. Which of the following did G. E. Moore (1873-1958) argue is a basic belief?

. The following is an example of a(n) __________ argument.
Premise 1: The front door is ajar.
Premise 2: Some of your valuables are missing.
Premise 3: Your draws have been opened, and their contents strewn about.
Premise 4: One of your windows has been broken.
Conclusion: You have been burgled.

. Epistemically basic beliefs are also called

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