RLGN 105 - Midterm Exam correctly answered 2024/2025

RLGN 105 - Midterm Exam epistemology - correct answer theory of knowledge investigation of what distinguishes justified belief from opinion worldview - correct answer a way of looking at life and the world a framework pragmatism - correct answer utilitarian "the end justifies the means" doing what works for you personally focuses on persons intentions as good vs bad hedonism - correct answer defines pleasure and pain according to human condition and sensory input no other measure of good and evil pursuit of pleasure, comfort, safety, and security subjectivism - correct answer there is no absolute truth everyone is entitled to their opinion feelings are authoritative individuals make choices based on personal beliefs/happiness materialism - correct answer reality based on what is known through the senses no absolute truth mankind seeks satisfaction and meaning in external things (possession, wealth, accomplishments)