CRCP: Exam 1
Boghossian on social constructs - ANS-"This thing could not have existed had we not
built it; and we need not have built it at all..." -
B- Transcendental Idealism (Immanuel Kant) - ANS-our entire existence is a social
construct because we think one certain way; the universe is inherently structureless,
and our perceptions give it structure.
B- Mind Independent Realities - ANS-a universe without common knowledge and
language (terms)/where everyone creates their own interpretation of the world
B- Context of discovery vs. Context of justification - ANS-Scientists socially construct
what they discover/create/name but they do not create the justification/facts/truths that
reinforce the discovery
P-Religiosity - ANS-degree of intensity of religious practice
Both ends of the spectrum vary because of their beliefs, but both groups love watching
sports and eating out.
Less religious - ANS-Jews, Atheists, Asians, Youth, Men, Urban, High income
households, Northern/Western states
More religious: - ANS-Mormons, Protestants, Blacks, Elderly, Women, Rural, Low
income households, Southern states
what are the most attended clubs? - ANS-Congregational religious clubs/services are
the most attended sort of club/group in America.
Prosperity Gospel - ANS-he belief that God wants his followers to be given rewards of
wealth and influence
Reform/Prophetic Judaism - ANS-a modern sect of Judaism that has progressive values
and has assimilated into modern American culture, large focus on ethics and civil rights
Free pulpit - ANS-rabbis/members have the ability to maintain any beliefs they want
Family Home Evening - ANS-a tradition typically on a Monday night where parents are
urged to spend time with their children
Boghossian on social constructs - ANS-"This thing could not have existed had we not
built it; and we need not have built it at all..." -
B- Transcendental Idealism (Immanuel Kant) - ANS-our entire existence is a social
construct because we think one certain way; the universe is inherently structureless,
and our perceptions give it structure.
B- Mind Independent Realities - ANS-a universe without common knowledge and
language (terms)/where everyone creates their own interpretation of the world
B- Context of discovery vs. Context of justification - ANS-Scientists socially construct
what they discover/create/name but they do not create the justification/facts/truths that
reinforce the discovery
P-Religiosity - ANS-degree of intensity of religious practice
Both ends of the spectrum vary because of their beliefs, but both groups love watching
sports and eating out.
Less religious - ANS-Jews, Atheists, Asians, Youth, Men, Urban, High income
households, Northern/Western states
More religious: - ANS-Mormons, Protestants, Blacks, Elderly, Women, Rural, Low
income households, Southern states
what are the most attended clubs? - ANS-Congregational religious clubs/services are
the most attended sort of club/group in America.
Prosperity Gospel - ANS-he belief that God wants his followers to be given rewards of
wealth and influence
Reform/Prophetic Judaism - ANS-a modern sect of Judaism that has progressive values
and has assimilated into modern American culture, large focus on ethics and civil rights
Free pulpit - ANS-rabbis/members have the ability to maintain any beliefs they want
Family Home Evening - ANS-a tradition typically on a Monday night where parents are
urged to spend time with their children
