Question 1

Inquiry goes better when there is what Haack calls "intellectual integrity," which is when

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Question 2

Even when we really want the answer to a question, we sometimes fail in inquiry, because

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We sometimes fail in inquiry because our imaginations and intellects are limited, which can prevent us from seeing all possible solutions or understanding complex problems fully.

Question 3

Haack thinks that the physicist, the detective, the historian, and the investigative journalist

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Haack believes that despite the different methods and focuses of their work, the physicist, detective, historian, and investigative journalist are all exploring aspects of the same reality. This shared context means their inquiries can intersect and inform one another, reflecting a unified, albeit complex, understanding of the world.

Question 4

Haack says that progress in the sciences is like progress on a crossword puzzle because

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Haack uses the crossword puzzle analogy to illustrate how in science, like in a crossword puzzle, solving one part of the puzzle (or answering one question) can provide clues or evidence that helps solve other parts, leading to cumulative progress.

Question 5

Haack believes that inquirers

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Haack believes that inquirers depend on the work of others, cooperate with others, and compete with others, encompassing all aspects of scholarly and investigative endeavors.

Question 6

Imagine you have a library book, which you believe is due to be returned in one week. You get a letter from the library saying that the book is already overdue. You say, "Impossible! It's due in one week!" Your objection is based on

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Your objection is based on your background beliefs about when you think the book is due, not on the current evidence provided by the library's letter.

Question 7

Imagine you have a library book, which you believe is due to be returned in one week. You get a letter from the library saying that the book is already overdue. You say, "No way. This letterhead is totally fake. It doesn't look like a real note from the library at all." Your objection is based on

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Question 8

A stage magician claims he can lift objects with the power of his mind, and in his act, it looks like he really can. A member of the audience says, "I believe he can really do it. Look, the evidence is right there. You can see him do it with your own eyes. What more do you need?" Why might you believe that the stage magic is just an act?

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The correct answer is based on understanding that stage magic relies on illusions and tricks that are designed to deceive the audience. Our background beliefs about the nature of stage magic and the knowledge that magicians use sleight of hand, mechanical devices, and other tricks to create the appearance of supernatural abilities lead us to interpret what we see as part of the act, rather than genuine supernatural phenomena.

Question 9

Haack says that one obstacle to inquiry can be a failure of will. An example of a failure of will might be

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Each option describes a scenario where the pursuit of truth or the completion of an inquiry is hindered by a lack of willingness to face the consequences, be it redoing work, losing funding, or facing the truth about a crime. This aligns with Haack's notion of a failure of will as an obstacle to inquiry.

Question 10

In Haack's analogy, the claim being considered corresponds to the crossword entry (answer). What corresponds to the crossword clue? What corresponds to the intersecting entries that are previously filled into the puzzle?

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Question 11

Haack says that "the quality of evidence for a claim is objective," but she also says that two people may disagree about whether the evidence supports a certain claim. Why is it that people can disagree if the evidence quality is objective?

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Question 12

What is "intellectual integrity" and why does Haack say that it is valuable?

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Question 13

After his definitions of virtue are found wanting, Meno raises a question about the very nature of inquiry. What is this question and how does Socrates respond to it? Is Socrates's response convincing? Why or why not?

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Question 14

What are the definitions of virtue Meno offers? What objections does Socrates raise against these definitions? Are Socrates's objections compelling? Why or why not?

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Question 15

Explain Socrates's theory of recollection and how he tries to prove it. Is his proof successful in your view? Why or why not?

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Question 16

Unlike Meno, who believes there are many virtues, Socrates believes there is only one virtue.

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Socrates, in Plato's dialogues, often explores the idea that virtues are interconnected and stem from a single form of good, suggesting a unity of virtues rather than many separate ones. However, it is not accurate to say he believes there is only one virtue; rather, he seeks to understand how various virtues relate to a singular concept of goodness.

Question 17

Socrates claims that what we call learning is actually remembering.

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Socrates, through the theory of anamnesis, suggests that the soul is immortal and has knowledge of everything from past incarnations, so learning is essentially the process of recollecting what the soul already knows.

Question 18

According to Socrates, perplexity and awareness of one's ignorance are beneficial to inquiry.

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Socrates believed that recognizing one's own ignorance is the first step towards wisdom, as it drives the pursuit of knowledge and inquiry.

Question 19

According to Socrates, it is impossible to know what virtue is.

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Socrates believed in the importance of understanding virtue and sought to define it through dialogues and questioning, indicating he believed it was possible to gain knowledge about what virtue is.

Question 20

According to Socrates, there is no difference between knowledge and true opinion.

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Socrates, particularly in Plato's dialogues, distinguishes between knowledge (episteme) and true opinion (doxa), arguing that knowledge is justified true belief, whereas true opinion lacks the justification component.

Quiz 3: Knowing Vs Thinking