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The Philosophical Journey, 2/e
William Lawhead, The University of Mississippi
The Search for Knowledge
Overview of the Problem of Knowledge

True or False



1

Metaphysics is the area of philosophy that deals with questions concerning knowledge and that considers various theories of knowledge.
A)True
B)False
2

A posteriori knowledge can also be called empirical knowledge.
A)True
B)False
3

Epistemological relativism is the claim that we do not have knowledge.
A)True
B)False
4

"Tadpoles become frogs" is an example of an a posteriori claim.
A)True
B)False
5

A constructivist holds that all knowledge is passively received from the senses.
A)True
B)False








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